HOLY SPIRIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARTILLERY RD., GARCIA HEIGHTS, HOLY SPIRIT, QUEZON CITY 1102 SCIENCE 5 QUARTER 4, LAS 2 Name: Date: Score: Section: I. Direction: Write TRUE on the blank if it describes the effect of the typhoon and FALSE if it is not correct. 1. PAGASA is the government agency, that warns the people of an approaching typhoon. 2. Storm surges may occur along the coast. 3. Loss of lives and damage to properties happen due to flooding and landslides. 4. Prices of basic commodities become cheaper 5. Farmer's rice crops are devastated when there are heavy rains which result in flooding. 6. The weather bulletin issued by PAGASA gives people time to party. 7. Fishermen can go fishing and abundant catch awaits them. 8. Millions and thousands of pesos gain as strong typhoons come. 9. Boats and big ships may overturn and sink when huge waves hit them. 10. The power supply stops for several days as falling big trees destroy electric posts. II- Direction: Write AGREE if the statement of precautionary measure applies to us, DISAGREE if it is not. 1. The disturbance is not dangerous to the communities threatened/affected 2. Disaster preparedness and response agencies/organizations are in action with an appropriate response to an actual emergency 3. Classes in all levels should not be suspended when PSWS No. 3 warns and children should stay on the covered court to play with their classmates and friends. 4. The situation is potentially very destructive to the community. 5. The people are advised to listen to the latest severe weather bulletin issued by PAGASA every six hours. In the meantime, a business may be carried out, as usual, except when a flood occurs. 6. When tropical cyclones are strong or intensifying and moving closer, this signal may be upgraded to a higher level. 7. Watch out for the passages of the "eye" of the typhoon that hits the community; do not venture away from the safe shelter because, after one to two hours, the worst weather will resume with very strong winds from the south. 8. The sea and coastal waters will be very dangerous to all seacrafts. 9. Evacuation to a safer shelter should be completed since it may be too late in this situation. 10. Travels are not risky, especially by sea and air.