Climate (The Global Climate Phenomenon)

Question 1

Seasonal Shift in the direction of prevailing winds in a region.

Answer 1

Monsoon

Question 2

Monsoon

The Philippines experiences two types of monsoons, _ and _.

Answer 2

Amihan, Habagat

Question 3

Monsoon

The northeast monsoon is also known as.

Answer 3

Amihan

Question 4

Monsoon

The southwest monsoon is also known as.

Answer 4

Habagat

Question 5

Monsoon

Amihan brings _ _ air.

Answer 5

cool dry

Question 6

Monsoon

Amihan helps _ tropical cyclones.

Answer 6

weaken

Question 7

Monsoon

Habagat brings _ _.

Answer 7

heavy rains

Question 8

Monsoon

_ brings hot and humid weather.

Answer 8

Habagat

Question 9

Refers to the gradual increase of the overall temperature of Earth’s atmosphere.

Answer 9

Global Warming

Question 10

Global Warming

Global Warming is primarily caused by the increase in the concentrations of _ _ in the atmosphere.

Answer 10

Greenhouse Gases

Question 11

Global Warming

Gases in a planet’s atmosphere insulate the planet.

Answer 11

Greenhouse Effect

Question 12

Global Warming

What is the most abundant greenhouse gas?

Answer 12

Water Vapor

Question 13

Significant climate phenomena because of the ability to alter or change the atmospheric circulation of the world.

Answer 13

El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

Question 14

ENSO

Enumerate the three phases of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

Answer 14

1. El Niño
2. La Niña
3. Neutral

Question 15

ENSO

Warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.

Answer 15

El Niño

Question 16

ENSO

Means “little boy” in Spanish.

Answer 16

El Niño

Question 17

ENSO

Means “little girl” in Spanish.

Answer 17

La Niña

Question 18

ENSO

Cooling of the ocean surface along the tropical west coast in South America or eastern tropical Pacific.

Answer 18

La Niña

Question 19

ENSO

This phase is stronger with cooler ocean temperatures.

Answer 19

La Niña

Question 20

ENSO

This phase is stronger with warmer ocean temperatures.

Answer 20

El Niño

Question 21

ENSO

Trade winds blow from east to west across the surface of the Pacific ocean.

Answer 21

Neutral

Question 22

ENSO

The sea surface temperature is close to average.

Answer 22

Neutral

Question 23

Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons

Rapid rotating storm formed over tropical oceans.

Answer 23

Tropical Cyclone

Question 24

Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons

Tropical cyclone formed over tropical or subtropical waters.

Answer 24

Hurricane

Question 25

# Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons Mature tropical cyclone that **usually originates in the northwest Pacific.**

Answer 25

Typhoon

Question 26

# Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA) Wind speeds of up to 62 kph.

Answer 26

Tropical Depression

Question 27

# Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA) Wind speeds of 62 kph to 88 kph

Answer 27

Tropical Storm

Question 28

# Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA) Wind speeds of 87 kph to 117 kph

Answer 28

Severe Tropical Storm

Question 29

# Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA) Wind speeds of 118 kph to 184 kph

Answer 29

Typhoon

Question 30

# Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA) Wind speeds of 185 kph or more

Answer 30

Super Typhoon

Question 31

# Warning Signal Devices Enumerate the 3 Warning Signal Devices

Answer 31

* Weather Satellite Ground Receiving Station * Weather Surveillance Radar * Rawinsonde

Question 32

# Warning Signal Devices We have this to help warn locals about the possible impact and damage a typhoon or tropical cyclone may bring.

Answer 32

Public Storm Warning System (PSWS)

Question 33

# Warning Signal Devices Used to monitor, observe, report, and collect atmospheric data for preparation and warnings related to typhoons, floods, and other weather and climate occurences.

Answer 33

Weather Satellite Ground Receiving Station

Question 34

# Warning Signal Devices Device used to track typhoons and cloud masses at a distance of more or less 400 km. Usually placed on top of the building where it is free from any obstructions.

Answer 34

Weather Surveillance Radar

Question 35

# Warning Signal Devices Electronic device used for measuring wind speed and direction, pressure, temperature, and humidity. The device is attached to a balloon while in use.

Answer 35

Rawinsonde

Question 36

Describes the change in the average weather patterns that affects Earth's regional and global climates.

Answer 36

Climate Change

Question 37

# Climate Change Effects on the Environment

Answer 37

* increase in temperature, heat waves * changes in rainfall patterns, * more droughts, * more intense typhoons and hurricanes * increase in the occurence of wildfires * Increase in sea levels.

Question 38

# Climate Change Effects on the Economy

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* Economic instability, * disruptions to agriculture (less harvest and food), * may limit productivity of workers.

Question 39

# Climate Change Effects on Health

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* Higher risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, * affects are, clean water sources, food, and shelter, * stronger typhoons and rising sea levels can damage and destroy homes and properties, **leaving many people homeless.**

Question 40

# Climate Change Effects on Society

Answer 40

Health, agriculture, food, and water suppy will be affected, all of which are important to society.

Question 41

# Climate Change Me vs Climate Change

Answer 41

* Spread awareness on social media * Conserve energy * Get involved in campaigns against climate change * Commute in a greener way