Weather Disturbances Quiz

What is a weather disturbance?

• A permanent change in climate

• A swirling mass of winds caused by temperature differences

• A man-made event affecting the atmosphere

• A seasonal change that occurs every year

Why are weather disturbances common in the Philippines?

• The country is near the equator, where wind convergence occurs

• The Philippines has a large population

• The country is surrounded by mountains that block the wind

• The Philippines has a lot of tall buildings that attract storms

What is the center of a tropical cyclone called?

• The vortex

• The eye

• The wind mass

• The epicenter

What is the main source of energy for tropical cyclones?

• High mountains

• Warm ocean water

• The movement of the Earth's crust

• The sun's direct heat

What happens when a tropical cyclone reaches land?

• It gains strength due to the presence of trees

• It weakens due to the loss of warm air from the ocean

• It becomes stronger because of human activities

• It stays the same since wind speeds do not change

What do we call tropical cyclones in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Oceans?

• Typhoons

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Monsoons

How does PAGASA help people during weather disturbances?

• By stopping typhoons from forming

• By releasing weather bulletins and typhoon signals

• By preventing wind convergence near the equator

• By using satellites to block storms

What is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

How do tropical cyclones affect the environment?

• They only bring light rain and cool temperatures

• They help plants grow faster

• They cause damage to roads, power lines, and buildings

• They have no effect on the environment

Why do clouds form in a tropical cyclone?

• The air is cold enough to freeze water droplets

• Water vapor rises and cools, then condenses into clouds

• The storm absorbs clouds from other parts of the sky

• The wind pushes the ocean upward, creating clouds