Weather Disturbances

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 is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate
• temperature
• elevation
• precipitation

 It refers to the disruption of the stable condition of the atmosphere.

• Flash floods

• Landslides

• Storm Surge

• Weather disturbance

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)

What is typhoon?

• Heavy rains in the southern region.

• Fair weather that occurs in a long period of time.

• Short period of rain and thunderstorm during the day.

• Weather disturbance with strong winds and abundant rain.

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

The center of a typhoon is called the "eye".

• True

• False

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

Which of the following weather events is characterized by heavy rain, thunder, and lightning?

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

• Tropical cyclone