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Tropical Design Reviewer Flashcards

1
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What is the mean temperature in Baguio?

A

18.3 degrees Celsius

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The Climate Type characterized by pronounced maximum rain period from December to February without a single dry month. (Provinces in Eastern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao)

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Type II

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3
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Aside from ideal temperature and humidity, what other requirements are listed for optimal comfort in schools and offices?

○ low static electricity
○ good and pleasant lighting level
○ low concentration of particulate substances
○ low concentration of gaseous substances

A

All of the above,

  • low static electricity
  • good and pleasant lighting level
  • low concentration of particulate substances
  • low concentration of gaseous substances
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4
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True or False. The annual ocean heat content in 2022 was the highest on record while the ocean warming rate has continued to increase.

A

True

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5
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The Climate Type with more or less evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year and no dry period. (Parts of Bicol, Western Samar, Leyte, Bohol, Central and Southern Mindanao)

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Type IV

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6
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Which of the following are categories of comfort?
○ thermal comfort
○ ideal humidity
○ quality of air, light and sound
○ electro-climate and ease of adjustment

A

All of the above (thermal comfort; ideal humidity; quality of air, light and sound; electro-climate and ease of adjustment)

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7
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the strongest tropical cyclone in the Philippines to make a landfall in 2022 with a maximum intensity of 195 kph

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Karding or Noru

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8
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the basis for determining climate, and is measured for a short period of time

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Weather

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9
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True or False. The cycle of air at night-time is typically coming from the warm air at sea which lowers and cools as it approaches land.

A

True

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10
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Contact with others, self-chosen solitude, experiences and activities are categorized under human _____ needs

A

Psychological

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11
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True or False. Latitude is a significant factor in the variation of temperature.

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False

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12
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Sleep, rest, food & drink, cleanliness, and good health are categorized under human ____ needs.

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Physical

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13
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This characteristic means that the air tends to continue movement unless it is obstructed causing it to change direction.

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Inertia

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14
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Which of the following provinces is not included among those receiving the greatest amount of rainfall in the country?

○ Southern Cotabato
○ Baguio City
○ Eastern Samar
○ Eastern Surigao

A

Southern Cotabato

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15
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of airflow?

○ laminar
○ moves from low to high pressure
○ develops friction
○ has inertia

A

moves from low to high pressure

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16
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The average humidity in the Philippines in March is __ percent

A

71

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17
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climate characterized by relatively high temperature, humidity, and abundant rainfall

A

Tropical

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18
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Ideal interior temperature for schools and offices

A

20 to 21 degrees Celsius

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19
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It is the moisture content of the atmosphere.

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Humidity

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20
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Protection against assault on the senses, and accident-prevention are categorized under human ___ needs.

A

Security

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21
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True or False. The change in altitude shows greater contrast in temperature.

A

True

22
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True or False. As air above land gets warmer, it rises and creates an area of high pressure

A

False (low pressure)

23
Q

Aside from tropical climate, parts of the Philippines are also known to be of __ climate.

A

Maritime

24
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mean annual temperature in the Philippines

A

26.6 degrees Celsius

25
Q

It is the most important climatic element in the Philippines.

A

Rainfall

26
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Which of the following are primary purposes of ventilation?

○ adjust relative humidity
○ control velocity of air through interior spaces
○ remove excess heat
○ remove body odors and emissions

A
  • adjust relative humidity
  • remove excess heat
  • remove body odors and emissions
27
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The Climate Type without a pronounced maximum rain period and with a short dry season that lasts for only one to three months. (Parts of Eastern and Central Luzon, Central Visayas and Mindanao)

A

Type III

28
Q

Rainy season is usually experienced during what months?

A

June to November

29
Q

Heat loss or transfer by means of electromagnetic waves

A

Radiation

30
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a term used to describe the “easily flowing” characteristic of air

A

Laminar

31
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True or False. Air movement is created by the rising of warm air and lowering of cool air

A

True

32
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It is the human body’s ability to generate heat, a function of level of muscular activity

A

Metabolic Rate

33
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Ideal level of humidity needed to achieve optimal comfort

A

• 30 to 40 percent (cold season)
• 40 to 60 percent (warm season)

34
Q

warmest mean temperature in the Philippines

A

28.3 degrees Celsius

35
Q

What is the typical metabolic rate for sedentary activity?

A

1.2

36
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a pattern of atmospheric conditions tracked along seasons, and long periods of time

A

Climate

37
Q

Cool dry season is usually experienced during what months?

A

December to February

38
Q

Temperature and humidity are at their maximum in the Philippines in the following months.

A

March to May

39
Q

Heat loss or transfer by physical contact

A

Conduction

40
Q

How can the need for ventilation be reduced? *

○ reducing chemical emission from materials
○ efficient artificial ventilation
○ use of moisture-buffering materials
○ use of black-out curtains

A
  • reducing chemical emission from materials
  • use of moisture-buffering materials
41
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True or False. The most important parameters of thermal comfort are temperature and humidity.

A

True

42
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air moisture perceived to be neither too high or too moist

A

Relative Humidity

43
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True or False. Some of the energy generated by muscular activity will be directly translated into work

A

True

44
Q

The average humidity in the Philippines in September is __ percent

A

85

45
Q

What is the typical metabolic rate for high activity?

A

3.0

46
Q

It is the human satisfactory perception of the thermal environment

A

Thermal Comfort

47
Q

Hot dry season is usually experienced during what months?

A

March to May

48
Q

The Climate type known for two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet the rest of the year with maximum rainfall from June to September. (Western Luzon including Palawan

A

Type 1

49
Q

Heat loss or transfer wherein moisture turns into vapor

A

Evaporation

50
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formed as a result of friction when air comes in contact with surfaces

A

Eddies

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