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The continuous movement of water from Earth to the air and back again.
Water Cycle
The condition of the atmosphere at a certain place and time.
WEATHER
Water covers roads, houses, or fields.
FLOODING
The calm center of a typhoon.
EYE
During a long rain, water flowed into rivers and lakes. What part of the water cycle is this?
PRECIPITATION
When water is heated by the sun and changes into water vapor.
Evaporation
The area around the eye with the strongest winds and rain.
EYEWALL
How does PAGASA help keep people safe during a typhoon?
PAGASA, Weather forecast, Warning signal
Why does evaporation happen faster on a sunny day than on a cloudy day?
SUN/HEAT
PAGASA issued Signal #1 for your area while a tropical depression is still far at sea. Why was the signal already raised?
: Tropical depression,
Water in gas form.
WATER VAPOR
A tropical storm in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific.
HURRICANE
Ana planned to play outside, but the sky became dark and windy. What kind of weather is this and what should she do?
Stormy, Windy, Weather forecast
How can a typhoon affect farmers and food supply in the community?
Destroyed crops, Flooding, Community
A fast-spinning column of air touched the ground and damaged houses. What weather disturbance is this?
TORNADO
When plants release water vapor from their leaves.
TRANSPIARTION
The Philippine agency that studies weather and climate.
PAGASA
Extremely strong winds; very dangerous conditions.
SIGNAL # 5
Loud thunder and bright lightning occurred with heavy rain. What weather disturbance is happening?
Thunderstorm, Thunder, Lightning
Even without heavy rain, PAGASA warned of dangerous conditions. Which hazard was the main reason?
Strong winds, Tropical cyclone wind signal
How hot or cold the weather is.
TEMPERATURE
A system that warns people about strong winds from a storm.
STORM WARNING SIGNAL
Before going to school, Ben listened to the weather forecast on the radio. Why is this helpful?
Weather forecast, Safety
A storm is getting stronger as it stays over warm ocean water. What condition is helping it grow?
Warm ocean water, Evaporation
A storm was first a tropical depression (Signal #1), then became a typhoon (Signal #3), and finally a super typhoon (Signal #5). What does this tell you about the wind threat over time?
Increasing wind strength, Higher warning signal, Greater impact