What is the primary factor explaining why the island province of Palawan experiences significantly fewer typhoons than Samar, Leyte, and Bicol?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. its southwestern geographical position outside the typical path of Pacific typhoon tracks
- Step 1: Pacific typhoons typically track west-northwest across northern and eastern Luzon or the Visayas, leaving Palawan in the southwest shielded from the main typhoon belt. Answer: its southwestern geographical position outside the typical path of Pacific typhoon tracks. Why not the others: Tropical sea waters around Palawan remain warm (28-30°C).
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