1G4 SS WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN MY COUNTRT HANDOUTS

What is the temporary condition of the atmosphere that may change anytime of the day?

• Climate

• Weather

• Humidity

• Temperature

Which season is favorable for farmers because they use rainwater for irrigation of their crops?

• Dry season

• Wet season

• Winter season

• Summer season

What is the most important element of climate in the country?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Amount of rainfall

• Windflow

Which monsoon comes from the Southwest of the country and brings heavy rainfall?

• Amihan or Northeast monsoon

• Habagat or Southwest monsoon

• Winter monsoon

• Summer monsoon

How do mountain barriers affect the climate of a place?

• They increase temperature

• They affect the amount of rainfall

• They change the wind direction

• They reduce humidity

What does PAGASA stand for?

• Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

• Philippine Atmospheric Geological and Astronomical Services Administration

• Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Science Administration

• Philippine Atmospheric Geological and Astronomical Science Administration

How many typhoons enter the country on average every year?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What color warning indicates that serious flooding is expected in low-lying areas?

• Yellow

• Orange

• Red

• Green

At what storm signal number are all classes in all levels suspended?

• Storm Signal Number 1

• Storm Signal Number 2

• Storm Signal Number 3

• Storm Signal Number 4

What is the wind speed range for Storm Signal Number 3?

• 30 to 60 kilometers per hour

• 61 to 120 kilometers per hour

• 100 to 170 kilometers per hour

• 171 to 220 kilometers per hour