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Climate (The Global Climate Phenomenon) Flashcards

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

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Monsoon

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Monsoon

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

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Amihan, Habagat

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Monsoon

The northeast monsoon is also known as.

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Amihan

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Monsoon

The southwest monsoon is also known as.

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Habagat

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Monsoon

Amihan brings _ _ air.

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cool dry

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Monsoon

Amihan helps _ tropical cyclones.

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weaken

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Monsoon

Habagat brings _ _.

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heavy rains

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Monsoon

_ brings hot and humid weather.

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Habagat

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

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Global Warming

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Global Warming

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

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Greenhouse Gases

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Global Warming

Gases in a planet’s atmosphere insulate the planet.

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Greenhouse Effect

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Global Warming

What is the most abundant greenhouse gas?

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Water Vapor

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

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El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

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ENSO

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

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  1. El Niño
  2. La Niña
  3. Neutral
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ENSO

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

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El Niño

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ENSO

Means “little boy” in Spanish.

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El Niño

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ENSO

Means “little girl” in Spanish.

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La Niña

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ENSO

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

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La Niña

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ENSO

This phase is stronger with cooler ocean temperatures.

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La Niña

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ENSO

This phase is stronger with warmer ocean temperatures.

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El Niño

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ENSO

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

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Neutral

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ENSO

The sea surface temperature is close to average.

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Neutral

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Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons

Rapid rotating storm formed over tropical oceans.

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Tropical Cyclone

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Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons

Tropical cyclone formed over tropical or subtropical waters.

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Hurricane

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Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, and Typhoons

Mature tropical cyclone that usually originates in the northwest Pacific.

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Typhoon

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Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA)

Wind speeds of up to 62 kph.

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Tropical Depression

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Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA)

Wind speeds of 62 kph to 88 kph

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Tropical Storm

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Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA)

Wind speeds of 87 kph to 117 kph

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Severe Tropical Storm

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Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA)

Wind speeds of 118 kph to 184 kph

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Typhoon

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Classification of tropical cyclone (PAGASA)

Wind speeds of 185 kph or more

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Super Typhoon

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Warning Signal Devices

Enumerate the 3 Warning Signal Devices

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  • Weather Satellite Ground Receiving Station
  • Weather Surveillance Radar
  • Rawinsonde
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Warning Signal Devices

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

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Public Storm Warning System (PSWS)

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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.

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Weather Satellite Ground Receiving Station

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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.

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Weather Surveillance Radar

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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.

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Rawinsonde

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

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Climate Change

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Climate Change

Effects on the Environment

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  • 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.
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Climate Change

Effects on the Economy

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

Effects on Society

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

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Climate Change

Me vs Climate Change

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

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