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What is a tropical cyclone?
Where do typhoons occur?
What kind of air movement contributes to the formation of a typhoon?
Which of the following describes the eyewall of a typhoon?
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The Philippines lies outside the typhoon belt of the Pacific.
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What does an anemometer measure?
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The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the area where ________ meet.
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Match the following weather instruments with what they measure:
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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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Explore the fascinating world of tropical cyclones, including typhoons, hurricanes, and cyclones. This quiz covers their formation, characteristics, and regional differences. Test your knowledge about the meteorological conditions that lead to these powerful storms.
