Seasons in the Philippines

Which of the following statements describe the two seasons in the Philippines?

• A. Both seasons bring good weather.

• B. Both seasons are generally dry and cool.

• C. The wet season brings heavy rains and thunderstorms while dry season is hot and cloudless.

• D. The wet season is influenced by northeast monsoon while dry season is by southwest monsoon.

Children are advised to stay home to avoid catching colds and other diseases like leptospirosis during the wet season. What can you do during this season?

• A. Improve your skills in reading and writing

• B. Accompany your mother in the market

• C. Visit a friend in your neighborhood

• D. Wash and dry clothes

People usually stay outdoors when the surrounding is dry. Which situation described dry season?

• A. There is too much rainfall.

• B. The sky is dark and heavy.

• C. The northwest monsoon is the prevailing wind.

• D. Water in the Earth’s surface evaporates easily.

Wet season brings hot and humid weather. How will you describe the surroundings during this season?

• A. It is cold but dry.

• B. Children play outside.

• C. The weather is extremely hot.

• D. People experience rain showers and thunderstorms.

Farmers consider the season when harvesting and drying crops. What season do they usually do these activities?

• A. cold

• B. dry

• C. hot

• D. wet

Philippines has two pronounced seasons. Which of the following statements describe the seasons in the Philippines?

• A. Seasons in the Philippines are greatly influenced by its location in the equator.

• B. Seasons in the Philippines is the same all throughout the year.

• C. Seasons change because of people’s activities.

• D. Prevailing winds change from time to time.

Dry season is characterized as cloudless days. Which activity can be done during dry season?

• A. Swimming in hot spring

• B. Eating hot champorado

• C. Drying clothes under the Sun

• D. Playing indoor games with siblings

Why does the Philippines experience two seasons? It is because _____.

• A. of its location in the equator

• B. the Philippines rotates on its axis

• C. of the prevailing winds that pass over the country

• D. of the effect of the mountainous areas in the country

Heavy rains and thunderstorms are experienced during wet season. Which activity can you do during wet season?

• A. Swimming with friends

• B. Doing household chores

• C. Eating your favorite halo-halo

• D. Watching movie with your family in the mall

In which seasons in the Philippines do people wear boots and coats to protect themselves?

• A. dry

• B. wet

• C. winter

• D. summer