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What is the maximum sustained wind speed of a Super Typhoon (STY) according to PAGASA's classification?
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?
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?
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)?
What is the minimum wind speed required for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a Tropical Storm (TS)?
What is the name of the process used by weather radars to detect hydrometeors?
What is the name of the process used by weather radars to detect hydrometeors?
How many Doppler Radar stations are currently operating in the Philippines?
How many Doppler Radar stations are currently operating in the Philippines?
What is the maximum wind speed for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a Severe Tropical Storm (STS)?
What is the maximum wind speed for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a Severe Tropical Storm (STS)?
What is the primary purpose of weather radars in tracking tropical cyclones?
What is the primary purpose of weather radars in tracking tropical cyclones?
What is the minimum wind speed required for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a Typhoon (TY)?
What is the minimum wind speed required for a tropical cyclone to be classified as a Typhoon (TY)?
What is the name of the signal received by weather radars that provides information on rain clouds?
What is the name of the signal received by weather radars that provides information on rain clouds?
