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Which of the following best describes a tropical cyclone?
Which of the following best describes a tropical cyclone?
- A sudden overflow of water beyond normal limits.
- A rotating storm system that forms over cold ocean waters.
- A seasonal wind that lasts for several months.
- A rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters. (correct)
Tropical cyclones typically cause minimal damage due to their predictable nature.
Tropical cyclones typically cause minimal damage due to their predictable nature.
False (B)
Name three hazards associated with tropical cyclones.
Name three hazards associated with tropical cyclones.
High winds, storm surges, flooding
Proper __________, evacuation, and response can reduce the impact of tropical cyclones.
Proper __________, evacuation, and response can reduce the impact of tropical cyclones.
Match the mitigation measures with the correct hazard:
Match the mitigation measures with the correct hazard:
What characterizes the monsoon season?
What characterizes the monsoon season?
Monsoons are caused by stable weather patterns that remain consistent throughout the year.
Monsoons are caused by stable weather patterns that remain consistent throughout the year.
During which months does southwest monsoon season typically occur?
During which months does southwest monsoon season typically occur?
The shift of __________ winds and the intertropical convergence zone cause the monsoon season.
The shift of __________ winds and the intertropical convergence zone cause the monsoon season.
Match the following causes with the weather event:
Match the following causes with the weather event:
What causes floods?
What causes floods?
Floods only occur due to heavy rainfall.
Floods only occur due to heavy rainfall.
Name three hazards associated with floods.
Name three hazards associated with floods.
Floods can lead to the spread of __________ diseases due to contaminated water.
Floods can lead to the spread of __________ diseases due to contaminated water.
Match the following hazards with the correct causes:
Match the following hazards with the correct causes:
What is a waterspout?
What is a waterspout?
Waterspouts are generally safe and do not pose any risks to boaters or swimmers.
Waterspouts are generally safe and do not pose any risks to boaters or swimmers.
What action does a waterspout make regarding water?
What action does a waterspout make regarding water?
Waterspouts generally __________ before reaching land, reducing the risk to coastal areas.
Waterspouts generally __________ before reaching land, reducing the risk to coastal areas.
Match the hazard with the people at risk:
Match the hazard with the people at risk:
Why is staying informed important when preparing for natural hazards?
Why is staying informed important when preparing for natural hazards?
Making a plan for natural hazards is unnecessary as authorities will always handle everything.
Making a plan for natural hazards is unnecessary as authorities will always handle everything.
What should be included in an emergency kit for natural hazards?
What should be included in an emergency kit for natural hazards?
__________ your property can minimize damage during natural hazards like floods and storms.
__________ your property can minimize damage during natural hazards like floods and storms.
Match the preparation step with the correct action:
Match the preparation step with the correct action:
Why is evacuation important during natural disasters?
Why is evacuation important during natural disasters?
During evacuation, it is safe to ignore instructions and proceed even if the authorities haven't declared
During evacuation, it is safe to ignore instructions and proceed even if the authorities haven't declared
How can you protect the health during a flood
How can you protect the health during a flood
To protect personal health, always listen to __________ regarding the safety of water and food after a disaster.
To protect personal health, always listen to __________ regarding the safety of water and food after a disaster.
What do you need to do in a flood
What do you need to do in a flood
Which of the following is a natural weather occurrence?
Which of the following is a natural weather occurrence?
Extreme weather conditions can damage infrastructures.
Extreme weather conditions can damage infrastructures.
What can be the result of extreme weather conditions?
What can be the result of extreme weather conditions?
Extreme weather conditions can damage ______.
Extreme weather conditions can damage ______.
Match the following:
Match the following:
Which of the following can cause significant damage?
Which of the following can cause significant damage?
Tropical cyclones are rotating storm systems that form over cold ocean waters.
Tropical cyclones are rotating storm systems that form over cold ocean waters.
What systems are tropical cyclones?
What systems are tropical cyclones?
Tropical cyclones are rotating ______ systems.
Tropical cyclones are rotating ______ systems.
Flashcards
Tropical Cyclones
Tropical Cyclones
Rotating storm systems forming over warm ocean waters, causing high winds, storm surges, and flooding.
Monsoon
Monsoon
Seasonal prevailing winds lasting several months, typically from June to October, characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Floods
Floods
Occur when water overflows beyond normal limits, covering typically dry areas due to heavy rain, snowmelt, or dam failures.
Ipo-Ipo (Waterspout)
Ipo-Ipo (Waterspout)
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Preparing for Hazards
Preparing for Hazards
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Study Notes
- Tropical cyclones, monsoons, floods, and ipo-ipo are natural weather occurrences.
- Extreme weather conditions can damage infrastructure, homes, crops, and can lead to loss of life.
Hazards of Tropical Cyclones
- Tropical cyclones are rotating storm systems forming over warm ocean waters.
- They can cause significant damage through high winds, storm surges, and flooding.
- Mitigation measures, such as preparation, evacuation, and response, can reduce the impact of tropical cyclones.
Hazards of Monsoons
- A monsoon is a seasonal prevailing wind that lasts for several months.
- The monsoon season typically occurs from June to October (Southwest).
- Monsoons are characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds.
- Monsoons are caused by the shift of prevailing winds and the intertropical convergence zone.
- This shift and convergence bring about the rainy season.
Hazards of Floods
- Floods occur when water overflows beyond normal limits.
- The overflow covers areas that are usually dry.
- Floods can be caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or dam failures.
- Hazards associated with being electrocuted with floods include drowning the spread of water-borne diseases.
Hazards of Ipo-Ipo or Waterspouts
- A waterspout is a rotating column of air over water that forms a funnel-shaped cloud.
- Waterspouts can draw water up from the surface.
- Waterspouts can be dangerous to boaters and swimmers.
- Waterspouts generally dissipate before reaching land.
Preparing for Hazards
- Preparing for hazards includes the following:
- Staying informed
- Making a plan
- Preparing an emergency kit
- Securing property
- Evacuating if necessary
- Protecting health
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