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THE GLOBAL CLIMATE PHENOMENON Flashcards

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

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monsoon

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usually occurs in the country from late October to March and affects the eastern part of the country

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amihan

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brings heavy rains that affect the western part of the country from July to September

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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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ENSO (El Nino southern oscillation)

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is a significant climate phenomena because of its ability to alter or change the atmospheric circulation of the world

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refers to the warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical
Pacific Ocean, nino means “little boy” or the Christ child

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El Nino

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which is from spanish means “little girl” in english

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La Nina

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in the neutral phase, trade winds blow from east to west across the surface

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Neutral

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refers to the rapid rotating storm formed over tropical oceans

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Tropical Cyclone

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a type of tropical cyclone that forms over tropical or subtropical waters

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hurricane

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mature tropical cyclone that usually originates in the northwest Pacific Typhoons

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Typhoon

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the sun’s energy that reaches earth’s atmosphere is being absorbed to warm the planet

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greenhouse effect

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PAGASA

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philippine atmospheric geophysical and astronomical services administration

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up to 62 kph

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tropical depression

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62-88 kph

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tropical storm

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87-117 kph

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severe tropical storm

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118-184 kph

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typhoon

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exceeding 185 kph

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super typhoon

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this is used to monitor, observe, report, and collect atmospheric data for preparation and warnings related to typhoons, floods, and other occurrences related to weather and climate.

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weather satelite ground recieving station

20
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this is a device that is used to track typhoons and cloud masses at a distance of more or less 400 km

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weather surveillance radar

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electronic device used for measuring wind speed and direction, pressure, temperature, and humidity

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rawinsonde

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to help warn locals about the possible impact and damage a typhoon or tropical cyclone

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Public Storm Warning System

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described as 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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