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Tropical Design (Part 1)

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A region with certain temperature,

dryness, wind, light, etc.

a)
Climate
b)
Weather
c)
Season
d)
Atmosphere
2.

Air temperature increases with altitude

a)

False

b)

True

3.

Water reflects most solar radiation that reaches its surface back to the land.

a)

False

b)

True

4.

Clouds warm or cool Earth's atmosphere by absorbing heat emitted from the surface and radiating it to space

a)

False

b)

True

5.

Blowing breeze from sea towards land is called sea breeze

a)

True

b)

False

6.

It is very much Filipino design that has been tailor-made to adapt the climatic and geographic features of the Philippines

a)

Bahay na Bato

b)

Bahay Kubo

c)

Biak na Bato

d)

All of the choices

7.

Select which one is not being considered as a problem in areas with tropical climates

a)

High Humidity Levels

b)

Slow wind velocoties

c)

High temperature level

d)

Stability of the land

8.

Wind speed _____ with the increase in height above the ground

a)

Not affected

b)

Decreases

c)

Deflected

d)

Increases

9.

When humidity is low, the air is damp and clammy

a)

False

b)

True

10.

Serves as climatic mesh that filters the outside environment to create a proper and hopefully a comfortable indoor environment.

a)

Building orientation

b)

Building fenestration

c)

Building materials

d)

Building envelope

11.

Which of these is not a climatic element to be considered in design?

a)

Sunlight

b)

Air temperature

c)

Rainfall

d)

Water level

12.

Human comfort level is standard to all

a)

False

b)

True

13.

The Philippines is a tropical climate thus, its dominant problems are heat and strong winds.

a)

False

b)

True

14.

Highest temperature occurs in the afternoon at 2:00 pm.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Which is not a design objective in tropical climates?

a)

Maximized ventilization

b)

Having deep wells

c)

Minimal heat gain

d)

Prevent unnecessary increase in humidity levels

16.

A phenomenon where the urban temperature is hotter than rural temperature.

a)

Wind shadow effect

b)

Altitude

c)

Albedo effect

d)

Urban heat island

17.

Clothing does not affect thermal comfort

a)

true

b)

false

18.

Day to day condition of a particular

place.

a)
Climate
b)
Weather
c)
Season
d)
Temperature
19.

Stratus, Cumulus, and Cirrus are what element of weather?

a)
Temperature
b)
Wind
c)
Clouds
d)
Humidity
20.

Hot and dry climate in the Philippines.

a)

March to May

b)

June to October

c)

November to February

d)

January to April

21.

Rainy climate in the Philippines.

a)

March to May

b)

June to October

c)

November to February

d)

January to April

22.

Cool climate in the Philippines.

a)

March to May

b)

June to October

c)

November to February

d)

January to April

23.

It is an element of a climate when the sun’s heat comes to earth

in conduction, convection, and

radiation.

a)

Water vapor

b)

Condensing

c)

Solar radiation

d)

Humidity

24.

Air temperature is at its lowest just before dawn.

a)

5:00 AM-6:00 AM

b)

4:00 AM-5:00 AM

c)

6:00 AM-7:00 AM

d)

5:00 AM

25.

Air temperature is at its highest temperature occurs just afternoon.

a)

1:00 PM

b)

2:00 PM

c)

3:00 PM

d)

12:00 PM

26.

It is an element of a climate when the air acquires heat by the direct radiation from the sun and by its contact with the earth.

a)
Solar Radiation
b)
Greenhouse Effect
c)
Global Warming
d)

Air Temperature

27.

From the Greek word ‘Klima’

referring to the inclination of the sun.

a)
Climate
b)
Kilometer
c)
Compass
d)

Sun Path

28.

Major climatic regions based on air, temperature, and humidity that is around equatorial region, and has average precipitation.

a)
Tropical Rainforest Climate
b)
Desert Climate
c)
Tundra Climate
d)

Tropical Monsoon Climate

29.

Major climatic regions based on air, temperature, and humidity that experience abundant rainfall located near the equator, experience long warm temperature throughout the year.

a)
Tropical Rainforest Climate
b)
Desert Climate
c)
Mediterranean Climate
d)

Tropical Monsoon Climate

30.

Major climatic regions based on air, temperature, and humidity that is distinct dry and wet seasons.

a)

Tropical Wet and Dry Climate

b)
Polar Climate
c)
Desert Climate
d)
Mediterranean Climate
31.

Regions where heat and humidity are

the dominant problems, where the

annual mean temperature is not less

than 20 degrees Celsius.

a)
Tropical Rainforest
b)

Tropical Climate

c)
Tundra
d)
Desert
32.

Hail, snow, rain, fog, and sleet are what element of weather?

a)
Temperature
b)
Humidity
c)
Precipitation
d)
Wind Speed
33.

Jet stream, breeze, gale winds, and is affected by the sun are what element of weather?

a)
Temperature
b)
Humidity
c)
Wind
d)
Precipitation
34.

Wind chill and heat index is what element of weather?

a)
Temperature
b)
Humidity
c)
Wind Speed
d)
Precipitation
35.

It is an element of a climate that is a natural form of air movement.

a)
Wind
b)
Rain
c)
Sunlight
d)

Humidity

36.

Transfer of energy through

space by electromagnetic

waves. Measured by Watts per sq.m.

a)
Radiation
b)
Conduction
c)
Convection
d)
Reflection
37.

Condensation of water absorbs

energy to change it from vapor

to liquid form.

a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Evaporation
38.

Low temperature makes people feel cold, and high temperature makes people feel hot.

a)

Radiant Temperature

b)

Heat gain

c)

Heat loss

d)

Air Temperature

39.

Its radiation to and from an enclosed surface and is measured with globe thermometer.

a)

Mean Radiant Temperature

b)

Heat gain

c)

Heat loss

d)

Air Temperature

40.

Movement of fluids by pumps, fans or other movements caused by external forces.

a)
Forced convection
b)
Natural convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Conduction
41.

It helps on the body by increasing heat loss during sweating, enhancing evaporation of sweat; causing cooling.

a)

Relative Humidity

b)
Protein
c)

Intrinsic Clothing

d)

Air Velocity

42.

When humidity is low, and air is dry, sweating is more effective for body cooling, and humidity is high and the air is damp and clammy, sweating no longer cools the body effectively.

a)

Relative Humidity

b)
Protein
c)

Intrinsic Clothing

d)

Air Velocity

43.

Difference between dry and mean radiant temperature is not less than _____

a)

5 degrees Celsius

b)

6 degrees Celsius

c)

4 degrees Celsius

d)

7 degrees Celsius

44.

Comfort is achieved if globe temperature is between _____

a)

16-28 degrees Celsius

b)

19-25 degrees Celsius

c)

15-20 degrees Celsius

d)

16- 25 degrees Celsius

45.

Movement of the molecules as a

result of the heat energy they

possess (hot air rising)

a)
Condensation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Conduction
d)

Natural Convection

46.

Transfer of heat from one place

to another by the flow of

molecules from one place to

another.

a)
Conduction
b)
Convection
c)
Radiation
d)
Reflection
47.

The best comfort conditions and is

under such conditions only 50-75%

people feels comfortable.

a)

Warm Temperature

b)

Optimum Thermal Conditions

c)

Thermal Balance

d)

Thermal Comfort

48.

The human body maintains a thermal

balance by controlling heat loss and

gain.

a)

Air Temperature

b)

Intrinsic clothing

c)

Radiant Temperature

d)

Thermal Comfort

49.

Those regions where heat is the dominant problem, where the annual mean temperature is not less than 20 degrees Celsius.

a)

Hot Humid (Tropical)

b)

Hot Arid

c)

Temperate

d)

Cold

50.

Concerned with countries where discomfort is due to heat and humidity which are the dominant problems.

a)

Tropical Design

b)

Green Architecture

c)

Sustainability Design

d)

Tropical Architecture

51.

Is the ratio of the amount of water vapor per unit volume of the air to the amount of water vapor per unit volume of saturated air at the same temperature.

a)
Relative Humidity
b)
Absolute Humidity
c)
Specific Humidity
d)
Vapor Pressure
52.

Is the mass of water vapor suspended in a unit volume of the air at a given temperature.

a)
Relative Humidity
b)
Absolute Humidity
c)
Dew Point
d)
Vapor Pressure
53.

It is an element of a climate that is large scale cloud formation and precipitations result from

adiabatic cooling of large air masses, and are affected greatly by the vertical stability of the air.

a)

Precipitation

b)
Condensation
c)
Evaporation
d)

Radiation

54.

Clothing is measured in clo units for pair of shorts for men and a cotton dress for women.

a)

2.0 clo

b)

0.5 clo

c)

1.0 clo

d)

0.5 to 1.0 clo

55.

Clothing is measured in clo units for outdoor winter clothing.

a)

2.0 clo

b)

0.5 clo

c)

1.0 clo

d)

0.5 to 1.0 clo

56.

Wind direction of Habagat.

a)

Southeast (SE)

b)

Southwest (SW)

c)

Northwest (NW)

d)

Northeast (NE)

57.

Warm air will try to escape from openings high up in the building envelope.

a)

Cross ventilation

b)

Night ventilation

c)

Natural ventilation

d)

Stack ventilation

58.

Taking into consideration, the building design which does not have any sophisticated mechanical equipment in order to induce comfort conditions in building interiors.

a)

Passive cooling

b)

Active cooling

c)

All of the choices

d)

Cross Ventilation

59.

Which climate condition seeks to control winter, and promote solar gain and storage?

a)

Cold Climate

b)

Temperate Climate

c)

Tropical Climate

d)

Humid Climate

60.

Which of the following are the dominant problems in a tropical problems in a tropical climate region?

I. Heat

II. Humidity

III. Wind

IV. Flood

a)

1 and 2

b)

1 and 4

c)

1 and 3

d)

2 and 4

61.

Roof eaves or overhang can control the amount of sunlight entering the glass window.

a)
True
b)
False
62.

Any opening in the external envelope of a building that allows light to pass.

a)

Fenestration

b)
Door
c)

Radiation

d)

Building envelope

63.

Cross ventilation allows air to enter on one side of the building, and leaves on the corner side.

a)
True
b)
False
64.

Wind direction of Amihan.

a)
North-East
b)
South-East
c)
North-West
d)
South-West
65.

It is a great influence on the climate and weather conditions of the Philippines, A great portion of the rainfall, humidity and cloudiness are due to this.

a)

Flood

b)

Weather

c)

All of the choices

d)

Typhoon

66.

A change of climate can be experienced in a day.

a)
True
b)
False
67.

Angle of the sun above the horizon, measured from the horizon.

a)
Altitude
b)
Azimuth
c)
Zenith
d)
Nadir
68.

Solar gain transmitted through the openings of the building envelope.

a)

Radiation

b)

Conduction

c)

Convection

d)

All of the choices

69.

Location point above sea level.

a)

Altitude

b)

Orientation

c)

Latitude

d)

All of the choices

70.

Determines the North to South position.

a)

Latitude

b)

Altitude

c)

Orientation

d)

All of the choices

71.

The Philippines is a tropical climate thus, its dominant problems are heat and strong winds.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Mountainous areas have higher temperature compared to areas closer to sea.

a)
True
b)
False
73.

The form of precipitation in tropical climate region is rain.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Sandy soil retains more moisture than clayey soil.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Which is not a factor affecting microclimate.

a)

Soil

b)

Wind

c)

Topography

d)

Water

76.

Which is not a design strategy for cold climate.

a)

Maximize thermal retension

b)

None of the choices

c)

Minimize radiant heat gain

d)

Minimize wind resistance.

77.

The higher the activity, the less heat is produced by the body.

a)

False

b)

True

78.

Clothing is measured in clo units for the range of intrinsic clothing for thermal comfort.

a)

2.0 clo

b)

0.5 clo

c)

1.0 clo

d)

0.5 to 1.0 clo

79.

Clothing is measured in clo units for normal business suit, shirt and underwear.

a)

2.0 clo

b)

0.5 clo

c)

1.0 clo

d)

0.5 to 1.0 clo

80.

Water vapor in the air and has relative humidity is what element of weather?

a)
Temperature
b)
Pressure
c)
Humidity
d)
Wind Speed
81.

Which of the climate condition seeks to increase shade, cooling from evaporation, and breeze?

a)

Temperate

b)

Hot Humid

c)

Hot Arid

d)

Cold

82.

Heat gain should be lower than heat loss to achieve thermal balance.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

Sea closer to the equator are colder

a)

false

b)

true

84.

Blowing breeze from land towards the sea during the night is called land breeze.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Tropical region has high precipitation. Which of the following is not true?

a)

damp soil

b)

abundant vegetation

c)

none of the choices

d)

rare flora and fauna

86.

Climate of the site of the building

a)

Mesoclimate

b)

Macroclimate

c)

None of the choices

d)

Microclimate

87.

Which is not a factor affecting climate?

a)

Continental Effect

b)

Maritime Influence

c)
Ocean Currents
d)

None of the choices

88.

Which is not a benefit of "Tropical Design"

a)

Provide thermal comfort for people

b)

Provide healthy environment

c)

Reduce energy consumption

d)

Maximize the use of mechanical system

89.

The material cover of the land surface influences the microclimate

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Body loses heat through

a)

Conduction, Deflection, Radiation, Evaporation

b)

Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Transpiration

c)

Conduction, Convection, Absorption, Evaporation

d)

Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Evaporation

91.

Its the most important climatic element in the Philippines.

a)
Temperature
b)
Rainfall
c)
Wind
d)
Humidity
92.

The higher you go, the colder it gets

a)

True

b)

False

93.

This architecture involves incorporating planning and design solutions into the development to keep the interior temperature cool despite the hot and humid climate

a)

Vernacular Design

b)

Interior Design

c)

Tropical Design

d)

Urban Design

94.

Breathing causes heat gain

a)

False

b)

True

95.

Air movement is the least important factor for building design

a)

False

b)

True

96.

This particular case in mountainous regions, where air will rise up a mountain during the day and fall during the night,

a)

Building structures

b)

Topography

c)

Vegetation

d)

Soil type

97.

Topography impacts temperature and shading of the site

a)

True

b)

False

98.

Which is not a design strategy for hot-humid climates

a)

Minimize wind exposure

b)

Maximize internal air flow

c)

Minimize radiant heat gain

d)

None of the choices

99.

Thermal comfort is achieved between _____

a)

30-90%

b)

20-90%

c)

30-80%

d)

20-80%

100.

Regional climate

a)

Macroclimate

b)

Mesoclimate

c)

Diurnal

d)

Microclimate