7. Which of the following is NOT a hydrometeorological hazard? A cyclone C. monsoon B. typhoon D. tsunami 8. What is the highest category in the typhoon warning signal system in the Philippines? A. 2 C. 4 B. 3 D. 5 9. What is the usual movement of typhoon that is coming from the Pacific Ocean? A. northwest C. southern B. southwest D. northern 10. Which among the following provinces has high risk to typhoons? A. Albay C. Sorsogon B. Masbate D. Pampanga
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7. D. TsunamiHydrometeorological hazards are natural events related to water and weather.A cyclone, typhoon, and monsoon are all weather-related events. Tsunami, on the other hand, is caused by earthquakes or volcanic activity under the sea, not by atmospheric or weather conditions.8. D. Signal No. 5In the Philippines, Public Storm Warning Signals (PSWS) are used to warn people about incoming typhoons.Signal No. 5 means there will be very strong winds (more than 220 km/h) and widespread damage is expected. It is the highest and most dangerous level.9. A. NorthwestMost typhoons in the Philippines form in the Pacific Ocean, then move northwest.This means they travel towards the north and west, often hitting the eastern part of the Philippines first (like Samar, Bicol, or Quezon).10. A. AlbayIt is located in southeastern Luzon, which is often the first area hit by typhoons coming from the Pacific.Albay also experiences volcanic eruptions and floods, making it even more vulnerable during typhoon season.
