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Tropical Cyclone Forecasting and Storm Surge

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What is the maximum sustained wind speed of a Super Typhoon (STY) according to PAGASA's classification?

exceeding 185 kph (correct)

exceeding 184 kph

184 kph

185 kph

What is the primary function of weather radars in tracking tropical cyclones?

To predict storm surges

To detect hydrometeors and create images (correct)

To measure wind speed

To detect wind direction

What is the range of radar images from the radar site?

300 km

200 km

400 km (correct)

500 km

What is the minimum wind speed required for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a Tropical Storm (TS)?

62 kph Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the process used by weather radars to detect hydrometeors?

RAdio Detection And Ranging Signup and view all the answers

How many Doppler Radar stations are currently operating in the Philippines?

10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum wind speed for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a Severe Tropical Storm (STS)?

117 kph Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of weather radars in tracking tropical cyclones?

To track the movement of tropical cyclones Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum wind speed required for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a Typhoon (TY)?

118 kph Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the signal received by weather radars that provides information on rain clouds?

Reflected Signal Signup and view all the answers