Heat Transfer in the Atmosphere 2

The Northeast monsoon brings the cold Siberian wind to the country

from November to February when it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

• True

• False

High pressure develops over the cold Asiatic continent while low pressure

develops over the Pacific Ocean.

• Northeast Monsoon

• Southwest Monsoon

Air moves from the continent to the

ocean but due to Coriolis effect the wind blows

to the northeastern direction of the Philippines.

• Northeast Monsoon

• Southwest Monsoon

From June to November, the Philippines is affected by the wind

blowing from the Southern Hemisphere.

• Northeast Monsoon

• Southwest Monsoon

From June to November, the Philippines is affected by the wind

blowing from the Southern Hemisphere.

• Northeast Monsoon

• Southwest Monsoon

Low-pressure areas develop over

the ocean and high-pressure areas over Australia, winds from Australia

blow toward the ocean.

• Northeast Monsoon

• Southwest Monsoon

When the winds cross the equator, they turn right

due to the Coriolis effect and blow toward

the southwest direction of the Philippines.

• Northeast Monsoon

• Southwest Monsoon

When the winds cross the equator, they turn right

due to the Coriolis effect and blow toward

the southwest direction of the Philippines.

• Hanging Amihan

• Hanging Habagat

It absorbs moisture from the surrounding

oceans before it reaches the Philippines,

it brings heavy rains throughout the country.

• Hanging Habagat

• Hanging Amihan

At the onset of monsoon rains, farmers start planting rice so they can

use the rainwater to irrigate their rice fields.

• True

• False