Question

12. Which of the following does NOT describe surface waves?
a. These are the slowest waves but can be the most destructive.
b. These are the fastest and most destructive waves.
c. They have the ability to topple buildings because they move along earth's surface.
d. These waves move along the surface..
13. Why is studying the seismic waves important for seismologists and geologists?
a. It can help them predict when an earthquake will happen.
b. It provides information about the inner layers of the earth.
c. It helps them identify what places are prone to earthquakes.
d. It helps them map the places where the earthquake will occur.
14. Which government agency in the Philippines monitors typhoons?
a. DOST
b. DENR
c. NDRRMC
d. PAGASA
15. What is the category of tropical cyclone when it reaches the maximum sustained winds of 58 km/hr?
a. tropical storm
b. tropical depression
c. typhoon
d. super typhoon
16. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
a. As a typhoon hits the mountainous region in the Philippines, it may reduce its strength due to the
friction between the wind and the rough surface.
b. The development of tropical cyclones in the Philippines peaks during June to August.
c.The mountain ranges in Cagayan Valley can cause the typhoon to decrease its wind strength.
d. The perfect breeding ground for typhoon is an area where the air is not humid.
17. Which of the following statement contribute to the weakening of tropical cyclones?
a.When the large-scale winds push them in the northwest direction
b. When the temperature increases
C. When they approach land and are cutoff from ocean waters
d. When waters become cool
18. Tropical depression Ompong has a maximum sustained winds of 205 kph when it struck Northern Luzon
on September 15, 2018. Based on its wind speed, how can Ompong be categorized?
a. tropical depression
b. tropical storm
c. typhoon
d. super typhoon
19. Which of the following statements best explains why tropical cyclones generally move in a northwest
direction?
a. There are large-scale winds that push the tropical cyclones in that direction.
b. Tropical cyclones are being pulled by stronger winds on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.
C. All tropical cyclones formed in the Pacific Ocean tend to move in that direction.
d. Ocean waters are warmer in the west.​

Answer 1

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12. answer- optin c

13. answer- option d

14. answer- option d

15. answer- option  a

18. answer- option b

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