8TH Grade

Understanding
Typhoon
Prepared by: Ms. Kristel Joy Garampa
Keyterms
;
PAGASA- Philippine Atmospheric,
Geophysical, and Astronomical Services
Administration

PAR- Philippine Area of Responsibility

PSWS- Public Storm Warning Signal

Typhoon? Cyclone or
Hurricane?
CYCLONES formed over TYPHOONS are formed
SOUTH PACIFIC and over NORTHWEST
INDIAN OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN

Hurricanes are tropical storms that

forms over the NORTH
ATLANTIC OCEAN and
NORTHEAST PACIFIC
Did you know?
When a typhoon moves across large
bodies of water, its wind increase
because there is a continuous supply of
moisture.
However, when a typhoon travels
across vast land masses, its intensity
dissipates because of the reduction of
moisture.
 “We cannot prevent the
storm, but we can prepare for
the storm.”
QUIZ
1
1. What is other term for tropical
cyclones?
A. Earthquake
B. Typhoon
C. Tsunami
D. Wildfire
2.A.What does PSWS mean?
Philippine Sea Warning Signal

B. Public Storm Weather Signal

C. Philippine Storm Warning

Signal
D. Public Storm Warning Signal
3. Where do typhoons form?
A. Lakes
B. Oceans
C. River
D. Streams
4. What agency oversees the tracking of the
movement and strength of a typhoon once it
enters PAR?
A. Department of Environment and Natural Disaster
(DENR)
B. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council (NDRRMC)
C. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS)
D. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
5. How would you describe the
condition within the typhoon’s eye?
A. Calm
B. Intense
C. Sunny
D. Violent
6. The largest and thickest layer of
the earth
A. Core
B. Mantle
C. Inner core
D. Outer core
7. The thinnest layer of the earth

A. Crust
B. Mantle
C. Inner core
D. Outer core
8. The only liquid in the layer of the
earth
A. Core
B. Mantle
C. Inner core
D. Outer core
9. The hottest layer of the earth

A. Core
B. Mantle
C. Inner core
D. Outer core
10. Temperature increases as

A. Depth increases
B. Layer increases
C. Depth decreases
D. Layer decreases
For nos. 11-15