Tropical Cyclones and Typhoons
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What is a tropical cyclone?

  • A storm occurring in colder regions
  • A storm that originates over warm tropical oceans (correct)
  • A type of vortex
  • A type of hurricane
  • Where do typhoons occur?

  • Indian Ocean
  • North Atlantic
  • South Pacific
  • Northwest Pacific (correct)
  • What kind of air movement contributes to the formation of a typhoon?

  • Stable air
  • Descending cold air
  • Rising warm moist air (correct)
  • No air movement
  • Which of the following describes the eyewall of a typhoon?

    <p>A ring of tall thunderstorms with heavy rains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Philippines lies outside the typhoon belt of the Pacific.

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

    What does an anemometer measure?

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

    The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the area where ________ meet.

    <p>northern and southern winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following weather instruments with what they measure:

    <p>Barometer = Measures air pressure Thermometer = Measures air temperature Anemometer = Measures wind speed Wind Vane = Shows the direction of the wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Tropical Cyclone

    • A collective term for storms that originate in warm tropical oceans
    • Includes Typhoons, Hurricanes, and Cyclones

    Typhoon vs Hurricane vs Cyclone

    • All refer to the same phenomenon, but names vary by location
    • Typhoon: Northwest Pacific
    • Hurricane: North Atlantic and Central/Eastern Pacific
    • Cyclone: South Pacific and Indian Ocean

    Typhoon Characteristics

    • Eye: Calm winds and clear weather
    • Eyewall: Maximum wind zone, characterized by heavy rain and thunderstorms
    • Rainbands: Spiraling, curved bands of clouds and thunderstorms, extending outwards from eyewall

    Conditions for Typhoon Formation

    • Continuous evaporation and water cycles
    • Differences in air pressure
    • Convergent Winds

    Conditions for Typhoon Formation: Continuous Evaporation and Water Cycle

    • Heat drives water evaporation
    • Saturated clouds become heavy with moisture, resulting in rain

    Conditions for Typhoon Formation: Differences in Air Pressure

    • Meteorologists monitor air pressure changes
    • Increased air pressure: High-pressure area (HPA)
    • Reduced air pressure: Low-pressure area (LPA)
    • HPA and LPA differences create winds

    Conditions for Typhoon Formation: Convergent Winds

    • High-speed winds in a specific area
    • Created by differences between HPA and LPA

    Instruments Used to Monitor Weather

    • Anemometer: Measures wind speed
    • Wind Vane: Shows wind direction
    • Thermometer: Measures air temperature
    • Rain Gauge: Collects and measures rainfall over time
    • Barometer: Measures air pressure

    The Philippines and Typhoons

    • Located within the Pacific typhoon belt
    • Located within the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
    • ITCZ: Where northern and southern winds converge
    • ITCZ is a breeding ground for typhoons

    Recent Rainfall Patterns in the Philippines

    • Significant increase in rainfall due to the habagat wind
    • Impacts need to be addressed by authorities.

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