MONSOON QUIZ (GRADE 7)

What is a monsoon?

• An erosion of soft soil

• A seasonal shift in wind direction

• Rain precipitation maintained at temperatures below freezing

• Rain precipitation maintained at temperatures above freezing

2. Which following statement/s describe/s how monsoon occurs?

• Habagat occurs when the wind moves from the highest pressure area in Australia to low pressure area in the Asia content.

• Amihan occurs when the wind blows from high pressure area in Asian content toward low pressure area south of the Philippines.

• Habagat occurs when the wind blows from low pressure area in Asia continent toward low pressure area south of the Philippines.

• A and B

3. Northeast monsoon is locally known as

• Bagyo

• Amihan

• Habagat

• Tag ulan

4. Monsoons bring lots of rain. As a Filipino farmer, what should Juan do in order to increase his crop production and income?

• Demand monetary help from the government.

• Choose a crop that is resilient and can grow on heavy rains.

• Plant valuable crops such as apples, strawberries and grapes.

• Wait for summer before cultivating crops in order to save money.

5. Habagat is a local name of the monsoon wind.

• Typhoon

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Trade wind