Philippine Weather and Climate Quiz

Which monsoon brings cool, dry air to the Philippines?

• Habagat

• Amihan

• ITCZ

• El Niño

Amihan occurs during which months?

• June–October

• October–March

• April–May

• December–June

Habagat originates from cool air coming from which region?

• Japan

• Siberia

• Australia

• Alaska

How many degrees is Earth tilted on its axis?

• 12°

• 23.5°

• 45°

• 90°

What event results in day and night being almost equal?

• Solstice

• Monsoon

• Equinox

• Eclipse

Why does Habagat bring heavy rainfall to the Philippines?

• It carries cool, dry air

• It picks up moisture from warm oceans

• It forms over deserts

• It comes from the Arctic

Why is the weather cooler during Amihan?

• It brings warm air

• It comes from Australia

• It brings cold air from Siberia

• It is caused by global warming

What is the main reason the Earth experiences seasons?

• Earth’s distance from the Sun

• Earth’s tilt

• Shape of the Earth

• Changes in ocean currents

What happens in the Philippines during the December Solstice?

• Very long days

• Shorter days

• Days and nights are equal

• Extreme heat

Which greenhouse gas contributes most to global warming?

• CO₂

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Hydrogen