SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS 

                                                                                             

1.In what part of the Pacific Ocean does a typhoon usually develop?
a. Southern part   c. Southeastern part
b. Northern part   d. Northwestern part
2. What do you call a tropical cyclone that has a maximum wind speed of greater than 200 kph?
a. Tropical storm  b. Typhoon c. Super Typhoon d. Tropical Depression

3. What weather bureau is responsible in monitoring the direction of a typhoon?

a. DENR  b. Bureau of Customs  c. PAG-ASA  d. PHILVOLCS
4. What is the temperature needed for a tropical cyclone to develop?
a. 250 C  b. 25.5 0 C  c. 260 C d. 26.5 0 C
5. What is needed for a tropical cyclone to form?
a. Water vapor  b. boiling water  c. water d. condensed water
6. Why do tropical cyclones weaken when they hit land?
a. It is because it needs warm water to sustain its movement.
b. Because it needs water vapor to keep it going.
c. A and B
d. None of the choices.
7. Which of the following is true about the wind speed at the eye of a typhoon?
a. The wind speed at the eye of a typhoon is lesser than the eyewall.
b. The wind speed at the eye of a typhoon is greater than the eyewall.
c. There is an equal wind speed both at the eye and eyewall of a typhoon.
d. The wind speed at the eye of a typhoon can either be less or more depending on its typhoon category.
8. What happens to the air pressure at the eye of a tropical cyclone?
a. It is high. b. It is low.  C. either high or low d. neither high or low
9. What instrument is used in measuring air pressure brought about by a typhoon?
a. Anemometer  b. Ammeter c. Barometer  d. Thermometer
10. It pertains to a certain wind speed that will affect a locality.
a. Philippine Area of Responsibility  c. Low Pressure Area
b. Tropical Cyclone Category   d. Public Storm Warning Signals
11. The following is expected to happen during Public Storm Signal No. 1, EXCEPT:
a. Winds of 30-60kph
b. Twigs and branches of small trees are broken.
c. Classes in the elementary and secondary schools are suspended.
d. Irregular rains may be expected within 36hrs.
12. At what time can you expect a storm signal no. 2 to hit a locality if PAGASA announces it at 12 noon on October 19?
a. 12 midnight, October 20  c. 6:00 am, October 20
b. 12 noon, October 20   d. 12 noon, October 21
13. What will you do if there is a public storm warning signal no.3?
a. Avoid riding in any seacraft.  C. Evacuate from low-lying areas.
b. Seek shelter in strong buildings.  D. All of the above.
14. What public storm warning signal is expected to hit locality within 12 hours?
a. PSWS 1  b. PSWS 2 c. PSWS 3  d. PSWS 4
15. What is the most important thing that you should include in your emergency kit?
a. Water  b. Important Documents c. Food  d. Medicine
16. When PAGASA quotes a wind speed, what does that mean?
a. It refers to the winds at the eyewall.
b. It refers to the winds at the eye.
c. It refers to the winds at the eye and eyewall.
d. None of the above