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Q4 M4 Post Test 4.4 Common Atmospheric Phenomena

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
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1.

The arrow above the water is coming down and is blue because

a)

the water is warm so it warms the air and warm air sinks.

b)

the water is cold so it warms the air and cool air sinks.

c)

the water is cold so it cools the air and cool air sinks.

d)

the water is warm so it warms the air and cool air sinks.

2.

The arrow above the land is going up and is red because

a)

the land is warm so it warms the air and warm air rises.

b)

the land is cold so it warms the air and cool air sinks.

c)

the land is cold so it cools the air and cool air sinks.

d)

the land is warm so it warms the air and cool air rises.

3.

The H pressure area involves cold air moving _____________ and is near the _____________.

a)

down ; land

b)

up ; water

c)

down ; water

d)

up ; land

4.

The L pressure area involves warm air moving _____________ and is near the _____________.

a)

down ; land

b)

up ; land

c)

down ; water

d)

up ; water

5.

Air moves from areas of ____ pressure to areas of _____ pressure.

a)

H ; H

b)

L ; H

c)

L ; L

d)

H ; L

6.

The arrow above the land is coming down and is blue because

a)

the land is warm so it warms the air and warm air sinks.

b)

the land is cool so it cools the air and cool air sinks.

c)

the water is warm so it cools the air and warm air sinks.

d)

the land is warm so it warms the air and cool air sinks.

7.

The arrow above the water is going up and is red because

a)

the water is warm so it warms the air and warm air sinks.

b)

the water is warm so it cools the air and cool air sinks.

c)

the water is warm so it warms the air and warm air rises.

d)

the land is warm so it warms the air and cool air sinks.

8.
Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night? **
a)
because the temperatures over land and over water change 
b)
because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land
c)
because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean 
d)
because cool air sinks and stays in place over land 
9.

Which of the following statement account for the occurrence of land breeze

and sea breeze?

I. Warm air goes up.

II. Different locations warm-up or cool down differently.

III. Cold air moves toward the direction where warm air is rising.

a)

I and III

b)

II and III

c)

I and II

d)

I, II, and III

10.

We have two wind systems, amihan, and habagat. Which of the following DOES NOT describe amihan?

a)

It brings lots of rain.

b)

It brings cold weather

c)

It comes around July to September.

d)

It comes from the northeast and moves southward.

11.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about habagat?

a)

Amihan is known as the southwest monsoon.

b)

Habagat is known as the northeast monsoon.

c)

From July to October, the habagat comes from the southwest and moves

d)

From October to March the amihan comes from the northeast and moves towards the south.

12.

Why do amihan and habagat bring a lot of rain to the Philippines?

a)

Due to the rotation of the earth.

b)

It is due to the prayers made by farmers.

c)

This is because of the large piece of land near the Philippines.

d)

This is because the wind passes over bodies of water which supply a lot of moisture.

13.

Which of the following is the negative effect of monsoons in the Philippines?

a)

It supplies rain for the farming industry.

b)

The rains brought by monsoons fill up the dams that store water.

c)

The rain brought by monsoons is used by the farmers in irrigation.

d)

Fish pen owners worry about monsoon rains because when the pens overflow, they lose all the fish within.

14.

Which of the following weather systems greatly affects the Philippines?

a)

Amihan

b)

ITCZ

c)

Habagat

d)

All of the above.

15.

What is the importance of weather forecasting?

a)

Nothing is important about it.

b)

It is just a waste of time listening and watching the weather news.

c)

It has nothing to do with the impending severe weather conditions and other weather hazards.

d)

t forewarns the people about the future weather conditions so that people can plan their activities accordingly.

16.

Which of the following statements account for the occurrence of land breeze, sea breeze and monsoons?

I. Warm air goes up.

II. Different locations warm up or cool down differently.

III. Cold air moves toward the direction where warm air is rising.

a)

A. I and III

b)

B. II and III

c)

C. I and

d)

D. I, II and III

17.

How would you explain the occurrence of ITCZ?

I. It is the reason why we have thunderstorms during certain months.

II. It occurs during the warm months when these places is much warmer than other places on Earth.

III. It happens only in countries near the equator because these places receive direct rays from the sun.

a)

A. I and II

b)

B. II and III

c)

C. I and III

d)

D. !, II and III

18.

While on the beach, a group of Grade 7 learners are studying local winds. Iya, the leadre of the group explains that the wind direction during the day is usually the reverse of the wind direction at night. Which of the following statements supports Iya's claim?

a)

There is more water in the sea than on land.

b)

This is usually an indication that an Il Nino event is under way.

c)

The water remains at about the same temperature all through out the day.

d)

Land heats up faster than water during the day and it also cools faster at night

19.

What is TRUE about Intertropical Convergence Zone?

a)

It occurs all year round.

b)

It occurs in country near the equator

c)

It is characterized by hot and humid weather

d)

It is characterized by cold and humid and dry air

20.

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about amihan and habagat?

a)

Amihan is known as the northeast monsoon

b)

Habagat is known as the southwest monsoon

c)

From June to October the habagat comes from the northeast and moves towards the South

d)

From June to October the amihan comes from the northeast and moves towards the South