Impacts of Typhoons Quiz
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What is the criteria set by PAGASA for a tropical storm to qualify as a super typhoon?

  • Maximum wind speed of 200 kph
  • Maximum wind speed of 250 kph
  • Maximum wind speed of 150 kph
  • Maximum wind speed of 185 kph (correct)
  • What atmospheric process leads to the formation of typhoons?

  • High-pressure systems from the ocean meeting low-pressure systems from the land
  • Strong winds from the land pushing moisture into the atmosphere
  • Cooler ocean water evaporating
  • Warm ocean water attracting moisture from cooler air (correct)
  • Which of the following is a typical outcome of a typhoon mentioned in the text?

  • Spread of wildfires due to lightning strikes
  • Damage to infrastructure (correct)
  • Formation of sand dunes along the coast
  • Increase in atmospheric pressure
  • What differentiates a super typhoon from a regular typhoon based on the provided text?

    <p>Reaching a specific minimum wind speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are floods caused by typhoons according to the text?

    <p>High precipitation resulting from heavy rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates a super typhoon from a regular typhoon, as per PAGASA's definition?

    <p>Wind speed exceeding 200 KPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are typhoons particularly powerful storms?

    <p>Due to attracting moisture from warm ocean water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of a typhoon on infrastructure?

    <p>Destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do typhoons typically lead to floods in low-lying areas?

    <p>By causing high rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What atmospheric process is responsible for increasing the wind speed of a typhoon?

    <p>Attracting moisture from cooler air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way in which power outages can be prolonged during typhoons?

    <p>Strong winds damaging electrical infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of displacement for residents living in flood-prone areas during a typhoon?

    <p>Storm surges inundating coastal areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a risk factor for injuries and fatalities during typhoons as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Drowning due to heavy rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can typhoon-induced destruction lead to economic losses, as indicated in the text?

    <p>Interruption of commercial operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence for agricultural land during a typhoon based on the information provided?

    <p>Sustaining water damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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