Weather and Climate

What is the primary cause of typhoons?

• Earth's rotation

• Cold ocean currents

• Warm ocean waters and atmospheric instability

• High-altitude winds

Which part of the Philippines is most affected by Amihan?

• Western side

• Southern islands

• Eastern side

• Central highlands

What does ENSO stand for?

• Environmental Nature Storm Oscillation

• Eastern Northern Storm Occurrence

• El Niño Southern Oscillation

• Elevated National Sea Operation

What is the key characteristic of the La Niña phase?

• Droughts

• Decreased rainfall

• Stronger easterly winds and increased rainfall

• Heatwaves

What differentiates climate from weather?

• Climate is daily; weather is seasonal

• Weather is long-term; climate is short-term

• Climate covers longer patterns; weather is short-term

• No difference

Which of the following contributes to differences in weather and climate due to height?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Proximity to forests

• Urbanization

What does Habagat bring to the country?

• Snowfall

• Cold dry winds

• Warm moist air with rainfall

• Dust storms

What causes a storm surge?

• Earthquake under the sea

• High tides during a full moon

• Strong winds pushing seawater inland during a tropical cyclone

• Rapid glacier melt

What is PAGASA's role?

• Conducting rescue operations

• Weather forecasting and issuing warnings

• Disaster relief distribution

• Rebuilding after disasters

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting climate?

• Distance to the sea

• Mountain barriers

• Altitude

• Soil composition