The Dry and Rainy Seasons

Which of the following best describes “season”?

• day-to-day condition of the atmosphere in a particular place

• a particular period in a year

• predicting the weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

How many seasons do we have in the Philippines?

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are the seasons in the Philippines?

• wet and dry

• summer, fall and winter

• summer, winter, fall and autumn

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During this season, there is very little or no rain at all. What is the season being described?

• A. winter

• B. wet

• C. dry

During this season, it rains almost every week or even every day. What is the season being described?

• dry

• wet

• autumn

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is TRUE about the dry season?

• There is so much rain during the dry season.

• Farmers plant their crops during the dry season.

• People have less water to use.

What happens during the wet season?

• Many plants and animals suffer due to lack of water.

• Sometimes, flooding occurs in some areas.

• The water supply decreases.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How does “wet season” affect people?

• Families go on picnics.

• People suffer from water shortage.

• Floods destroy houses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

In what season do farmers in the Philippines begin to plant rice?

• wet

• winter

• dry

Why do farmers plant rice during the wet season?

• Because of the heavy rains and strong winds

• Because the soil is ready for planting

• Because the floods wash away soil