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What is the most powerful type of tropical cyclone that forms in the North Western Pacific Ocean?
What is the most powerful type of tropical cyclone that forms in the North Western Pacific Ocean?
- Severe Tropical Storm (STS)
- Tropical Storm (TS)
- Tropical Depression (TD)
- Super Typhoon (STY) (correct)
In which year did Baguio, Benguet Province experience the wettest known tropical cyclone, receiving 2200 mm of rain over 3 days?
In which year did Baguio, Benguet Province experience the wettest known tropical cyclone, receiving 2200 mm of rain over 3 days?
- 1934
- 1922
- 1905
- 1911 (correct)
What is the distinguishing factor used to categorize tropical cyclones?
What is the distinguishing factor used to categorize tropical cyclones?
- Duration of the cyclone
- Maximum sustained-wind speed (correct)
- Rainfall accumulation
- Historical impact
Which region receives 50% of its annual rainfall from typhoon-related sources?
Which region receives 50% of its annual rainfall from typhoon-related sources?
What is a storm surge defined as?
What is a storm surge defined as?
What measures can be taken to determine areas prone to typhoon-related disasters?
What measures can be taken to determine areas prone to typhoon-related disasters?
What is the primary purpose of designating high-risk areas for farming or nature reserves?
What is the primary purpose of designating high-risk areas for farming or nature reserves?
Why is it essential to obtain building permits from the LGU officials?
Why is it essential to obtain building permits from the LGU officials?
Which organization is responsible for weather forecasting and monitoring in the Western Pacific Ocean and South China Sea region?
Which organization is responsible for weather forecasting and monitoring in the Western Pacific Ocean and South China Sea region?
What is a characteristic of thunderstorms mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of thunderstorms mentioned in the text?
What is the typical duration of thunderstorms according to the text?
What is the typical duration of thunderstorms according to the text?
What is the role of emergency evacuation centers in disaster management?
What is the role of emergency evacuation centers in disaster management?
