17 Questions
What is the definition of Hydrometeorological hazards?
Phenomena related to atmospheric, hydrologic, or oceanographic processes
How is a typhoon described?
A violent tropical cyclone with counterclockwise rotating winds
What is an impending sign that a typhoon is close?
Drop in ocean swell
What wind speed range characterizes a super typhoon?
220-300 kilometers per hour
Which oceanic area is most susceptible to typhoons?
Western Pacific Ocean
What may indicate a typhoon about 36 hours before landfall?
Cumulus clouds filling the sky
Which weather condition is characterized by lightning, thunder, heavy rainfall, and possibly a tornado?
Thunderstorm
Which organization in the Philippines provides public safety warnings for hydrometeorological hazards?
PAGASA
What instrument measures and records air temperature continuously?
Thermograph
What causes wind speed to increase according to the text?
Decrease in barometric pressure
What is a series of ocean waves brought about by strong winds?
Ocean swell
Which instrument is used to determine the height of the cloud base by measuring the distance of the cloud base to the ground?
Clinometer
What is the purpose of a Weather Finding Radar?
Detecting typhoons
Which instrument is attached to a balloon to measure temperature, pressure, and relative humidity in the atmosphere?
Rawinsonde
What does a Ceiling Balloon filled with hydrogen or other gas lighter than air help determine?
Height of the cloud base
Which instrument is used to measure wind speed and direction through radar echoes?
Wind Finding Radar
What type of data does a Radiosonde transmit to a receiver on the ground?
Temperature changes
Explore the causes of hydrometeorological hazards, including typhoons and thunderstorms. Learn about the tools used for monitoring and the definition of these natural processes that can lead to environmental degradation and economic disruption.
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