Lesson 4 Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the layer of gas above the ground that surrounds earth?

A

Atmosphere

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2
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The condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time.

A

Weather

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3
Q

Which is not a type in weather in the philippines?
A. Sunny
B. Rainy
C. Windy
D. Snowy

A

D. Snowy

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4
Q

The weather is ______ if the sky is clear with very few, thin clouds

A

Sunny

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5
Q

Too much heat from the ____ can harm your skin.

A

Sun

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6
Q

What is the perfect weather to go to the beach?

A

Sunny

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7
Q

The weather is characterized by strong blowing winds.

A

Windy

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8
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: It can’t be windy when the sky is clear.

A

FALSE

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9
Q

The weather is ___ if the sky is covered with dark, thick clouds.

A

Cloudy

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10
Q

The weather is ____ when rain starts to fall

A

Rainy

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11
Q

A ____ weather is characterized by strong rain and wind. It can happen when there is a thunderstorm.

A

Stormy

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12
Q

A device used to determine the wind direction. The arrow of the wind vane points to where the wind is blowing.

A

Wind vane

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13
Q

A device used to measure the wind speed. The speed of its spin tells us whether the wind is strong or not.

A

Anemometer

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14
Q

What does PAGASA stand for?

A

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

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