Altitude

During summer, many people visit Baguio city because of the cold weather. What do you think makes Baguio cold?

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Topography

• Distance from bodies of water

Based from the table, which place is the hottest?

• Laoag

• Manila

• Tacloban

• Zamboanga

Based from the table, which place has the highest annual average temperature?

• Tagaytay

• Baguio

• Manila

• Zamboanga

Based from the table, which top 3 places has the highest elevation above sea level?

• Tagaytay

• Zamboanga

• Baguio

• Bacolod

It refers to the elevation of an object from a known level or datum. Common datums are mean sea level.

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Topography

• Ocean currents

Based on the data, what is the relationship between altitude and temperature of a place?

• As the altitude increases, the temperature decreases.

• As the altitude decreases, the temperature increases.

• As the altitude decreases, the temperature decreases.

• As the altitude increases, the temperature decreases then increases.

You and your friends wanted to visit Tagaytay. The second coldest place in the Philippines. Which of the following should you do in order to protect your skin from the cold temperature?

• Apply moisturizer after bating.

• Avoid harsh and drying soap.

• Use warm water and limit your bath time.

• All of the above

Why do mountain climbers bring thick jacket when they go up to the mountain?

• The temperature increases as the altitude increases.

• The temperature decreases as the altitude decreases.

• The temperature decreases as the altitude increases.

• The temperature decreases as the altitude either increases or decreases.

The altitude of a place will affect the air temperature. How does altitude affects climate?

• The air temperature is inversely proportional to the elevation above sea level.

• The air temperature is directly proportional to the elevation above sea level.

• The air temperature decreases by 6.5 ºC for every 1000 m.

• The decrease in air temperature is due to the increase in air pressure.

Areas are often considered "high-altitude" if they reach at least 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) into the atmosphere. What is the most high-altitude point on Earth?