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Storm Surge Factors

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What is the primary factor driving the formation of storm surges?

Wind speed (correct)

Tropical cyclone size

Lower atmospheric pressure

Earth's rotation

Which characteristic of a tropical cyclone contributes to higher storm surge levels?

Slower forward speed

Smaller diameter

Larger diameter (correct)

Faster forward speed

What is the result of a tropical cyclone coinciding with high astronomical tide?

Unpredictable storm surge levels

Lower storm surge levels

No change in storm surge levels

Higher storm surge levels (correct)

What is the impact of a slower storm forward speed on storm surge?

More destruction and higher storm surge Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the geometry of the coastal area on storm surge?

Affects the intensity of storm surge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary feature of thunderstorms?

Cumulonimbus clouds Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the water vapor in a cumulonimbus cloud condenses?

Heavy rainfalls occur Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Philippines prone to storm surges?

Due to its geographical location and extensive coastline length Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the air in the eye of a tropical cyclone?

Drier air from higher altitudes Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the convergence of winds from the Northern and Southern Hemisphere?

Rains over Mindanao Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical height of a cumulonimbus cloud?

15-20 km Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of the abrupt abnormal increase in sea water level during a tropical cyclone landfall?

Both lowered atmospheric pressure and intense winds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the short-term rise in sea water level, also known as astronomical high tide?

Gravitational pull of the moon and sun on Earth's water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of urban flooding in highly populated areas?

Presence of large areas of impermeable surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the most deadly type of flooding due to its sudden and unexpected nature?

Flash Floods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary destructive effect of flooding?

Damage to houses, commercial buildings, and bridges Signup and view all the answers

What is the long-term indirect consequence of flooding on the economy?

Destruction of production and services-based businesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the secondary effect of flooding that includes immediate, indirect consequences?

Power loss and domestic water shortage Signup and view all the answers