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This document contains a 20-question summative test on typhoons and tropical cyclones for 8th grade science students. It tests students' understanding of typhoon tracking, formation, classification, impacts and preparedness. Key terms included are tropical depression, tropical storm, typhoon, storm surge, Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the government website PAGASA which monitors typhoons.

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A. Directions: Read Each Item Carefully. Write Only The Letter of The Correct Answer For Each Question in The Blank

This document contains a 20-question summative test on typhoons and tropical cyclones for 8th grade science students. It tests students' understanding of typhoon tracking, formation, classification, impacts and preparedness. Key terms included are tropical depression, tropical storm, typhoon, storm surge, Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the government website PAGASA which monitors typhoons.

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REGION I

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LA UNION


CABA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Las-ud, Caba, La Union

SUMMATIVE TEST NO.3


SCIENCE 8
SECOND QUARTER
Tracing the Path of Typhoon (Module 5)

NAME: __________________________________________________________Grade & Section: _________________

A. Directions: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer for each question in the blank
provided.
_____1. What is frequently used as warning sign on an impending tsunami?
A. It starts to rain heavily C. A strong typhoon will occur
B. The sky suddenly clears D. Seawater suddenly retreats from the shore
_____2. What tropical cyclone classification if the win speed is under 45 – 62 kph?
A. Typhoon C. Tropical Storm
B. Tropical depression D. Super typhoon
_____3. Who are the experts that study weather and storm?
A. Biologist B. Geophysicist C. Meteorologist D. Nimbologist
_____4. Which is better source of tropical cyclone?
A. Ocean B. Landmasses C. Water Vapour D. None of these
_____5. What is basis of upgrading a tropical storm into a typhoon?
A. position B. wind speed C. direction D. eye of the typhoon
_____6. What happens when sea level rises and strong winds blow from offshore to the coastline area?
A. Tsunami B. Thunderstorms C. Tropical Storm D. Storm surge
_____7. Which government website will you visit if you want to know typhoon updates?
A. www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph C. www.gmanetwork.com/news/
B. www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph D. Dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com/page/audiostreaming.html
_____8. Which is described as intense weather system of circulating heavy rain clouds, characterized by strong wind
gustiness and originated in Pacific Ocean?
A. Cyclones B. Hurricanes C. Willy-willies D. Typhoon
_____9. Tropical cyclone typically begin as a complex of thunderstorms but then evolve through a series of stages. What do you
call the location in the tropical region where most of the tropical cyclones are formed?
A. Intertropical conditioning zone C. Intertropical converging zone
B. Intertropical connecting zone D. Intertropical conveying zone
_____10. Tropical cyclone are being monitored by PAGASA even before they enter the PAR. What is the average number
of tropical cyclones that enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility?
A. 30 B. 10 C. 20 D. 25
For numbers 11-14, refer to the illustration below.
_____11. What point is 21◦N, 127◦E?
A. A B. B C. C D.D
_____12. What point is 10.3◦N, 135.3◦E?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
_____13. What are the coordinates of point B (July 31)?
A. 10.5˚N, 135.5˚E C. 9◦N, 140◦E
B. 25◦N, 134◦E D. 14◦N, 134◦E
_____14. To what point does typhoon first spotted?
A. 9◦N, 140◦E C. 21◦N, 127◦E
B. 14◦N, 134◦E D. 25◦N, 134◦E
_____15. Why do we need to trace or track typhoon/tropical cyclone?
A. To have something to watch on
B. To be updated and be prepared at all time
C. To accomplish the assignment given by the teacher
D. To know if there is a suspension of classes and play instead
_____16. What is the direction of the typhoon?
A. The typhoon is moving North east direction The photograph below shows the path of a typhoon
B. The typhoon is moving South west direction
C. The typhoon is moving South west direction
D. The typhoon is moving in a South east direction
_____17. How do you describe PAR?
A. PAR is at the middle of the Philippines
B. PAR includes the big area WEST of the Philippines
C. PAR includes the big area EAST of the Philippines
D. The western boundary of the PAR is much farther from the country than the eastern boundary
_____18. How do the location of PAR prepare everybody for the coming typhoon?
A. They can go at the park
B. They can easily monitor the tropical cyclone
C. The wide area gives them time to enjoy the whole day
D. Since most tropical cyclones that hit the Philippines comes from the Pacific Ocean, the wide area gives us more
time to prepare before the tropical cyclone hits land
_____19. If there is a need for evacuation, which of the following should be observed? Why?
A. Leave pets outside to guard the house, so that there is no stranger to go to your house
B. Bring all your appliances and furniture with you, because you will need that in the evacuation center
C. Walk along the path leading to a body of water, so that you will know the level of the water, if there is a need
To evacuate the area o
D. Close the windows, doors, and the main valve of the LPG tank , to avoid fire
_____20. How can forests filled with trees affect the strength of typhoons and Why?
A. Forests increases friction encountered by typhoons, reducing its strength because the land surface is rougher
B. Forests increases friction encountered by typhoons, increasing strength because the land area is smoother
C. Forests decreases friction encountered by typhoons, increasing strength because of high precipitation
D. Forests decreases friction encountered by typhoons, decreasing strength because of its low precipitation

Prepared by: Checked by:


EMILY T. ESPEJO LANI P. GATCHALIAN, Ph.D
Subject Teacher Head Teacher III

Name of Parent: __________________________________


Signature Over Printed Name

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