WEATHER DISTURBANCES QUIZ BEE

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.

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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.