Weather Disturbances Reviewer

Which statement describes weather?

• .It is the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.

• It is the condition of the atmosphere at a given time.

• It is the freezing of water in the atmosphere.

• It is the blowing of cold air in land during the day.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What do you call seasonal changes in the Philippines brought about by the unequal heating of land and water?

• ITCZ

• monsoons

• low pressure

• high pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which wind system is characterized by hot and humid weather, frequent heavy rainfall, and a prevailing wind?

• trade winds

• northeast monsoon (hanging amihan)

• southwest monsoon (hanging habagat)

• Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which wind system carries cold and dry wind that affects the Philippines from November to March?

• trade winds

• northeast monsoon (hanging amihan)

• southwest monsoon (hanging habagat)

• Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

It is a weather disturbance near the equator where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come together.

• trade winds

• northeast monsoon (hanging amihan)

• southwest monsoon (hanging habagat)

• Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

For a cyclone to develop it needs a large amount of water vapor. Where does the development of cyclones happen?

• above clouds

• above the ocean

• near the mountain

• above the continent

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How are tropical cyclones classified?

• According to its origin

• According to its wind speed

• According to the wind system

• According to the amount of rainfall

Typhoon signal no. 5 has winds of more than 220 kph and may cause widespread damage to community. This weather disturbance is considered as ____.

• tornado

• storm surge

• Intense rainfall

• super typhoon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which agency is responsible for giving weather reports, updates, and warning signals to the public?

• Department of Health

• GMA Weather News and Updates

• Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

• Philippine Atmospherical Geophysical and Astronomical Storm Administration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Strong wind can turn loose debris like roofs into flying projectiles making the outdoor environment even more dangerous. What should you do in order to keep yourself safe during a typhoon?

• Store water.

• Stay indoors.

• Prepare first aid kit

• Strengthen the house.