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Which of the following risks during a typhoon can lead to fatalities?
Which of the following risks during a typhoon can lead to fatalities?
- Drowning and electrocution (correct)
- Displacement of people
- Power outages
- Economic losses
What is one of the major consequences of typhoons on homes, companies, and agricultural land?
What is one of the major consequences of typhoons on homes, companies, and agricultural land?
- Falling objects
- Economic losses
- Displacement of people
- Power outages (correct)
What can force residents of coastal or flood-prone areas to leave their homes during a typhoon?
What can force residents of coastal or flood-prone areas to leave their homes during a typhoon?
- Flooding or storm surges (correct)
- Economic losses
- Power outages
- Falling objects
Which factor can lead to interruption of commercial operations according to the text?
Which factor can lead to interruption of commercial operations according to the text?
What is a significant risk associated with strong winds during a typhoon?
What is a significant risk associated with strong winds during a typhoon?
What qualifies a tropical storm to be categorized as a super typhoon, according to PAGASA?
What qualifies a tropical storm to be categorized as a super typhoon, according to PAGASA?
Which outcome of a typhoon is mentioned in the text as typically causing flooding?
Which outcome of a typhoon is mentioned in the text as typically causing flooding?
What is the primary factor that causes the formation of typhoons?
What is the primary factor that causes the formation of typhoons?
Which organization sets the criteria for defining a super typhoon in the Philippines?
Which organization sets the criteria for defining a super typhoon in the Philippines?
What distinguishes a super typhoon from other tropical storms?
What distinguishes a super typhoon from other tropical storms?
Flashcards
Drowning during Typhoons
Drowning during Typhoons
Typhoons can cause flooding, which can lead to people being swept away by strong currents or drowning in rising water.
Power Outages during Typhoons
Power Outages during Typhoons
Typhoons can bring strong winds that can damage power lines and transformers, causing widespread power outages.
Flooding during Typhoons
Flooding during Typhoons
Heavy rainfall associated with typhoons can cause rivers and waterways to overflow, leading to flooding in low-lying areas.
Economic Losses during Typhoons
Economic Losses during Typhoons
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Electrocution during Typhoons
Electrocution during Typhoons
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Super Typhoon
Super Typhoon
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PAGASA and Super Typhoons
PAGASA and Super Typhoons
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Formation of Typhoons
Formation of Typhoons
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Wind Speed Criteria for Super Typhoons
Wind Speed Criteria for Super Typhoons
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Distinguishing Features of Super Typhoons
Distinguishing Features of Super Typhoons
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