TXTBK + QA LAS LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No.

4
in SCIENCE 8
Textbook based instruction paired
with MELC-Based Quality
Assured Learner’s Activity Sheet Quarter 2
(LAS)
Week 4

Name:Klent Jasper B. Pido Grade & Section: STE 8 Del-Mundo

Teacher: _______________________________ Date Submitted: __________________________

MELC: Explain how typhoon develops and how it is affected by landmasses and bodies of water.
Lesson/Topic: Understanding Typhoon
Reference/Source: Science 8 Learner’s Material Page No.: 137 - 148

Objective/Subtask: Compare the wind speed and air pressure in the eye and eyewall of a typhoon.

Activity No: 1 Title: Dissecting a Typhoon Day: 1-2

Key Concepts:

The word tropical cyclone - is composed of two distinct words that completely describe its
characteristic. The term “tropical” refers to its geographical starting point, which is usually hot and
humid; whereas “cyclone” is a meteorological term which refers to its cyclonic circulation where the
strong winds in the Northern Hemisphere circulate counter-clockwise and clockwise in Southern
Hemisphere.

In simple terms, a tropical cyclone is a

system of thunderstorms that are moving around
a center. As the winds intensify or weaken, the
category is upgraded or downgraded
accordingly.

The term typhoon is used only in the

northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. In the
northeastern part of the Pacific Ocean and in the
northern part of the Atlantic Ocean, the
equivalent term is hurricane. Thus, a hurricane
on one side of the Pacific Ocean will be called a
typhoon if it crosses into the other side.

In the Philippines, we use the same word

for all categories of tropical cyclones. We call it
bagyo whether it is a tropical depression, a
tropical storm or a typhoon.

Fig.1 Tropical Cyclone

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Directions:

1. Figure 2 consists of two illustrations. The top one shows a tropical cyclone as seen at an angle. White
rain bands move around the center or “eye”. The bottom illustration shows a cross-section of a
tropical cyclone. It is like slicing it in half and looking at it from the side.

Figure 2. (Top) View of a tropical cyclone at an angle. (Bottom) Cross-section of a typhoon.

1. Location A is within the eye of the tropical cyclone. B, C and D are locations that are distant from the
eye. The air pressure at the different locations are:

Location A B C D
Air pressure* 930 960 980 990
in millibars (mb)
*Air pressure refers to the weight of air over a certain area.

Compare the air pressures at A, B, C and D. What do you notice?

The air pressure in location A is lower than locations B, C, and D respectively. From location A
which is the “EYE” of the tropical cyclone, the air pressure is increasing towards the eyewall.

2. Location E is within the eye of the tropical cyclone. Location F is within the clouds surrounding the
eye. The clouds at F make up the eyewall. The wind speed at the two locations are:
The eye of the tropical cyclone has low wind speed compared to the eyewall. Hence, the strength of the
typhoon is in the eyewall.

Location E F

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 Wind speed (km/hour) 10 200

Compare the wind speed within the eye and at the eyewall. What can you say?
The eye of tropical cyclone has the weak windspeed and the eyewall has the strongest
windspeed

Objective/Subtask 2: Determine what conditions may affect the formation of a typhoon.

Lesson/Topic: Where Tropical Cyclones Originate

Activity No: 2 Title: Under What Conditions do Tropical Cyclones Form? Day: 3-4

Key Concepts:

From the word “tropical,” the tropical cyclone obviously occurs over warm waters around the
world. Tropical cyclones need water vapor in order to form. It requires warm ocean waters to be able to
develop. Specifically, it develops over large ocean water with a surface temperature of at least 26°C,
about 300 miles (500 km) away from the equator.

Most tropical cyclones occur in the area where the Northeasterly and Southeasterly trade winds
converge. This area is called ITCZ or Intertropical Convergence Zone, circulating near the equator,
and it is known for its lowest surface pressure, where the converging air ascends (causing “low-pressure”
on Earth’s surface), condenses, and strengthens into sufficiently strong tropical disturbances. Normally,
from June to November, the ITCZ oscillates over the Philippines which triggers the formation of
cumulonimbus cloud leading to prevalent rain showers, and most of the time, thunderstorms in the
country.

Figure 3. The ITCZ. Image by NASA Observatory

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 Directions: Shown below are the tracks (paths) of four tropical cyclones that entered the PAR in the past
years. The tracks were plotted by PAGASA. Study the maps and answer the following questions. Put a
check mark  in the box of your choice.

1. Where did the tropical cyclones start?

On land / In ocean Both on land and in ocean

2. What can you say about the temperature of the bodies of water in the vicinity of the Philippines?
/ Warm water Cold water Neither warm or cold water
3. In what direction did the tropical cyclones move?
Northeast / Northwest Eastwest
4. Which part of the Philippines was hit by the four tropical cyclones?

Luzon Visayas Mindanao

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5. In case of Agathon, Yoyong, and Huaning, where did they end?

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 Near land Middle of the ocean Between land and ocean

Generalization: Based on your answers on the activity, explain how typhoon is developed.
A typhoon will be developed when an strong air and strong moisture circulate in a certain area and form
a Strong
winds.______________________________________________________________________________
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Answer Key

Day 1-2

1. The air pressure in location A is lower than locations B, C, and D respectively. From location A
which is the “EYE” of the tropical cyclone, the air pressure is increasing towards the eyewall.

2. The eye of the tropical cyclone has low wind speed compared to the eyewall. Hence, the
strength of the typhoon is in the eyewall.

Day 3-4

1. in ocean
2. warm water
3. northwest
4. Luzon
5. Near land

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 Prepared by: EMELIE S. TORIBIO
ARLENE B. GRANDECILA
MARCIANO A. MANAGAYSAY JR.
DESSA A. FERMILAN
AARON J. FLOR