DECODE THE MESSAGE DECODE THE MESSAGE

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter on the corresponding numbers to Directions: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter on the corresponding numbers to
decode the message. decode the message.

1. What is the calmest part of the typhoon? 1. What is the calmest part of the typhoon?

T. Eye A. Eyewall C. RainBands T. Eye A. Eyewall C. RainBands

2. This is the second lowest category of tropical cyclone. 2. This is the second lowest category of tropical cyclone.

E. Tropical Depression A. Tropical Storm C. Severe Tropical Storm E. Tropical Depression A. Tropical Storm C. Severe Tropical Storm
3. This Mountain Ranges in the Philippines, protect the Luzon from strong typhoons. 3. This Mountain Ranges in the Philippines, protect the Luzon from strong typhoons.

S. Andes X. Himalayas D. Sierra Madre S. Andes X. Himalayas D. Sierra Madre

4. Philippine _______ Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. 4. Philippine _______ Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

O. Atmosphere N. Atmospheric M. Atmospherical O. Atmosphere N. Atmospheric M. Atmospherical

5. What is the average number of tropical cyclones in a year? 5. What is the average number of tropical cyclones in a year?

T. 25 A. 10 D. 20 T. 25 A. 10 D. 20
6. What to expect when typhoon enter the PAR? 6. What to expect when typhoon enter the PAR?

R. Heavy Rains and Strong Winds A. Drought and Strong winds C. Light rains and Strong winds R. Heavy Rains and Strong Winds A. Drought and Strong winds C. Light rains and Strong winds
7. Winds and clouds of typhoon forms spiral and moves in ___________________ direction. 7. Winds and clouds of typhoon forms spiral and moves in ___________________ direction.

U. Clockwise P. Counterclockwise Z. Straight line U. Clockwise P. Counterclockwise Z. Straight line

8. This category of tropical cyclone has a windspeed of more than 220 kph. 8. This category of tropical cyclone has a windspeed of more than 220 kph.

B. Typhoon A. Severe Tropical Storm P. Supertyphoon B. Typhoon A. Severe Tropical Storm P. Supertyphoon
9. Queenie has a windspeed of 65 kph, what is its tropical cyclone category? 9. Queenie has a windspeed of 65 kph, what is its tropical cyclone category?

X. Tropical Depression A. Tropical Storm I. Severe Tropical Storm X. Tropical Depression A. Tropical Storm I. Severe Tropical Storm
10. When a tropical cyclone has a windspeed of 105 kph, what is its tropical cyclone category? 10. When a tropical cyclone has a windspeed of 105 kph, what is its tropical cyclone category?

A. Tropical Depression K. Tropical Storm S. Severe Tropical Storm A. Tropical Depression K. Tropical Storm S. Severe Tropical Storm
11. This term for tropical cyclone is used in Northwest portion of Pacific region. 11. This term for tropical cyclone is used in Northwest portion of Pacific region.

S. Typhoon D. Cyclone M. Hurricane S. Typhoon D. Cyclone M. Hurricane

12. The temperature of the ocean must be ___________ or greater for the tropical cyclone to develop. 12. The temperature of the ocean must be ___________ or greater for the tropical cyclone to develop.

O. 25 degree Celsius E. 26.5 degree Celsius S. 28.5 Degree Celsius O. 25 degree Celsius E. 26.5 degree Celsius S. 28.5 Degree Celsius
13. This is the abnormal rise of seawater due to tropical cyclone. 13. This is the abnormal rise of seawater due to tropical cyclone.

T. Tsunami R. Storm Surge F. Waves T. Tsunami R. Storm Surge F. Waves

14. In what direction does the tropical cyclone usually move? 14. In what direction does the tropical cyclone usually move?

S. Northeast direction V. Southwest Direction I. Northwest direction S. Northeast direction V. Southwest Direction I. Northwest direction
15. Dense clouds and greater winds are found on this part of the typhoon. 15. Dense clouds and greater winds are found on this part of the typhoon.

G. Eye E. Eyewall A. Rainbands G. Eye E. Eyewall A. Rainbands

What is the hidden word? What is the hidden word?

S R S R
5 14 10 2 1. 12 5 14 10 2 1. 12

E E S E E S
7 6 8 9 13 3 4 15 11 7 6 8 9 13 3 4 15 11