The Global Climate Phenomenon

Question 1

It is a seasonal shift in the direction of the prevailing winds of a region.

Answer 1

Monsoon

Question 2

What are the 2 kinds of monsoons?

Answer 2

(1) Amihan
(2) Habagat

Question 3

It usually occurs in the country from late October to March and affects the eastern part of the country, which brings cool dry air that comes from high pressure over Siberia.

Answer 3

Amihan (Northeast Monsoon)

Question 4

it brings heavy rains that affect the western part of the country from July to September which is usually characterized by a hot and humid weather with heavy rainfall.

Answer 4

Habagat (Southwest Monsoon)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Global Warming

Question 6

The increase in concentrations of these are primarily caused by the global warming.

Answer 6

Greenhouse gases

Question 7

It is the natural process when the sun’s energy that reaches Earth’s atmosphere is being absorbed to warm the planet.

Answer 7

Greenhouse effect

Question 8

What is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

Answer 8

Water vapor

Question 9

It is a significant climate phenomena because of its ability to alter or change the atmospheric circulation of the world, affecting temperature anf precipitation.

Answer 9

El Nino southern oscillation (ENSO)

Question 10

What are the 3 phases of the ENSO cycle?

Answer 10

(1) El Nino
(2) La Nina
(3) Neutral

Question 11

It refers to the warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical pacific oceans.

Answer 11

El Nino

Question 12

It is the Spanish word for “little boy” or the Christ child.

Answer 12

Nino

Question 13

It is known as the cold phase of ENSO, which is from Spanish and it means “little girl” in English. It also refers to the climate pattern that is characterized by the cooling of the ocean surface.

Answer 13

La Nina

Question 14

This brings warm moist air and warmer surface waters to the western pacific and keeps the central pacific cool.

Answer 14

Neutral

Question 15

It refers to the rapid rotating storm formed over tropical oceans.

Answer 15

Tropical Cyclone

Question 16

It is a type of tropical cyclone that forms over tropical or subtropical waters.

Answer 16

Hurricane

Question 17

It is a mature tropical cyclone that usually originates in the northwest Pacific.

Answer 17

Typhoon

Question 18

What are the 3 warning signal devices?

Answer 18

(1) Weather satellite ground receiving station
(2) Weather surveillance radar
(3) Rawinsonde

Question 19

This is used to monitor, observe, report, and collect atmospheric data for preparations and warnings.

Answer 19

Weather satellite ground receiving station

Question 20

This is a device that is used to track typhoons and cloud masses at a distance of more or less 400 km.

Answer 20

Weather surveillance radar

Question 21

It is an electronic device used for measuring wind speed and direction, pressure, temperature, and humidity.

Answer 21

Rawinsonde

Question 22

They help warn locals about the possible impact and damage a typhoon or tropical cyclone may bring.

Answer 22

Public Storm Warning System (PSWS)

Question 23

It is described as the change in the average weather patterns that affect Earth’s regional and global climates.

Answer 23

Climate Change

Question 24

What are the 4 effects of climate change?

Answer 24

(1) Effects on the Environment
(2) Effects on the Economy
(3) Effects on Health
(4) Effects on Society