Seasons in the Philippines

The rain starts to fall frequently. Farmers begin to plant their crops.People prefer to wear thick clothes and eat warm foods. What season do these events indicate?

• spring season

• winter season

• dry season

• wet season

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

How long is the dry season in the Philippines?

• January to June

• July to November

• December to May

In what season do typhoons usually occur in the country?

• dry

• wet

• autumn

Which of the following is the GOOD effect of “dry season” to people?

• There is a low chance of typhoons entering the country.

• Some watering holes and rivers dry up.

• People have less water to use.

Which of the following is the BAD effect of “dry season” to people?

• People can go to the beach.

• Less chance of rainfall.

• Farmers suffer due to drought.

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

• wet

• winter

• dry

The prevailing wind that blows from the northeast portion of the country and brings dry and cold air is called _________

• Northeast Monsoon or "Amihan"

• Southwest Monsoon or "Habagat"

• Dry season

• Wet season

The prevailing wind that blows from the southwest portion of the country and causes heavy rainfall in the western regions is called _________.

• Southwest Monsoon "Habagat"

• Northeast Monsoon "Amihan"

• Wet Season

• Dry Season