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ACTIVITY SHEET
Tracking Typhoons

Background Information for Learners

The Philippine Archipelago is situated between Taiwan and Borneo, with the
waters of the Pacific Ocean and China Sea washing its coastline. Due to its
geographical location, the Pacific Typhoon Belt, cyclonic storms and floods have been
the principal natural hazard in the Philippines-based on frequency of occurrence and
scale of intensity.
The densely populated islands of Luzon and Visayas are most adversely affected
by typhoons which are accompanied by wind, rain, tidal waves and floods. During the
occurrence of these storms, public buildings, ships, communication lines, roads, bridges
and local dwellings are either destroyed or damaged, and agricultural activities are
disrupted.
What is a typhoon? Why do you need to track its path?
It is important to understand where typhoons originate and track its path, so that
people will be aware of its speed and strength, duration, places that will be hit or
landfall. In the same manner people will be ready and do precautionary measures
especially those on the low land.

Activity Proper

Activity A: Plotting the PAR

Objectives:
Given the latitude and longitude, plot the PAR on the map, trace the path of typhoons
that enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) using a map and a tracking data.

Materials:
Map of the Philippines vicinity
Pencil
Procedure: Plot the following points on the map below
Points Latitude, Longitude
a. 5°N, 115°E
b. 15°N,115°E
c. 21°N,120°E
d. 25°N,120°E
e. 25°N,135°E
f. 5°N,135°E

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Map of the Philippines and Vicinity

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