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How does latitude differ from longitude?

• A. Equator is the reference point of latitude while prime meridian is the reference point of longitude

• B. Latitude measures north only, while longitude measures west only

• C. Latitude measures south only, while longitude measures east only

• D. Prime meridian is the reference point of latitude while equator is the reference point of longitude

Mattheus was asked by his science teacher on how to measure the lines of latitude. He answered always begin at the poles. Is he correct about his answer?

• A.     Yes, because it represents 0 degrees.

• B.     Yes, because it represents 90 degrees.

• C.    No, because it must begin at the equator.

• D. No, because it must begin in the tropic of cancer.

Warm air has a low density, so it rises. What will happen to the surrounding air as warm air rises?

• A. It moves away from the rising warm air.

• B. It moves in all directions.

• C. It moves to a higher altitude.

• D. It moves toward the place where warm air rises.

How does the land breeze occur?

• A. Cold air from the sea sinks and moves toward the land.

• B. It happens when the cool wind from the land rushes to the sea to replace the rising warm air over the sea.

• C. It occurs when warm air over the land rises and the wind from the sea blows toward the land.

• D. Warmer air from the sea moves toward the land to replace the rising cold air over the land.

Which of the following corresponds to the movement of the air from the sea to the land during the

     Daytime?

• A. Habagat

• B. Land breeze

• C. Sea breeze

• D. Wind

Which warms up faster, land or water?

I. Land warms up faster than water.

II. The water warms up faster than land.

III. Both land and water warm-up at the same time.

IV. The rate of warming varies, depending on the weather conditions.

• A. I only

• B. II only

• C. III only

• D. IV only

Which of the following does NOT describe the amihan?

• A.     It brings cold weather.

• B. It brings lots of rain.

• C. It happens between July and September.

• D. It comes from the northeast and moves southward.

Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE about amihan and habagat?

• A.     Amihan is known as the northeast monsoon.

• B. From October to March the amihan comes from the northeast and moves towards the south.

• C. From October to March the habagat comes from the northeast and moves toward the south.

• D. Habagat is known as the southwest monsoon.

In what directions do the winds blow?

• A. The wind goes everywhere.

• B. The wind moves from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure area.

• C. The wind moves from a low-pressure area towards a low-pressure area.

• D. The wind moves toward the ITCZ.

How do monsoons affect people?

• A.     Farmers welcome monsoons because they supply rain for their crops.

• B. Fisherfolk are not happy because it is not safe to go fishing when it is raining and the wind is also blowing hard.

• C. Rains from the monsoon fill dams that store water for a variety of purposes such as domestic use, irrigation, and electricity generation.

• D. All of the statements are correct.