Science 5: Weather Disturbances

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Unscramble each word using the clue about weather disturbances and tropical cyclones in the Philippines.

1. The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time. (7 letters)
2. A weather system that may develop into a tropical cyclone. (11 letters)
3. A powerful tropical cyclone that develops in the western North Pacific. (7 letters)
4. A large rotating weather system with strong winds around a center. (7 letters)
5. A type of cyclone that forms over warm tropical ocean waters. (8 letters)
6. The Philippine government agency responsible for weather forecasts and warnings. (6 letters)
7. An official notice that informs people about possible dangerous weather conditions. (7 letters)
8. A numbered warning issued by PAGASA to indicate expected wind conditions. (6 letters)
9. Moving air that can become very strong during a tropical cyclone. (4 letters)
10. The amount of rain that falls over a certain period. (8 letters)
11. An overflow of water onto normally dry land. (5 letters)
12. The movement of soil, rocks, and debris down a slope, often after heavy rain. (9 letters)
13. A period of disturbed weather that may bring strong winds and heavy rain. (5 letters)
14. Visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the sky. (6 letters)
15. The loud sound produced by lightning. (7 letters)
16. A sudden flash of electricity in the atmosphere during a thunderstorm. (9 letters)
17. The movement of people from dangerous places to safer locations. (10 letters)
18. A safe place where people can stay during dangerous weather. (7 letters)
19. An area near the sea that may experience storm surges during a strong cyclone. (7 letters)
20. An abnormal rise of seawater pushed toward the coast by strong storm winds. (5 letters)
21. A prediction of expected weather conditions. (8 letters)
22. The path followed by a tropical cyclone as it moves. (5 letters)
23. The time when people should prepare and monitor weather updates ahead of a cyclone. (6 letters)
24. The period when people should stay in a safe place while a cyclone affects their area. (6 letters)
25. The period when people should check for damage and follow safety instructions once a cyclone has passed. (5 letters)