
S7 Q4 Activity 7 Common Atmospheric Phenomena
QuizĀ by Melva D. Borja
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The unequal heating of the Earth's surface results in the formation of different wind system.
The two distinct seasons in the Philippines are the wet and dry season.
The type of climate in the Philippines is based on the rainfall received by a particular place.
Most parts of the Philippines experience rainfall during the month ofĀ June to November. It happens mostly during the northeast monsoon season.
ITCZ meansĀ International Convergence Zone.
ITCZĀ is a region near the equator where the northern and the southern hemisphere winds meet.
Annual rainfall is heavy but varies widely. The greatest amounts fall along the mountainous east coasts of Luzon, Samar and the northern tip of Mindanao.
Air always moves from low pressure to high pressure areas.
ColdĀ air can hold more moisture than warm air.
There are always clouds and rising air around the equator.
Warm weather fronts develop around the poles.
WeatherĀ is theĀ daily conditionĀ of temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
ClimateĀ is the theĀ yearly conditionsĀ of temperature, precipitation. and humidity.
Seabreeze develops when there is a low pressure over nearby land.
Amihan blows from the southwest to the northwest.Ā
Climate is like weather but over a very long period of time.
Land breeze occurs during the day, while sea breeze occurs at night
Cold, dry conditions are highly favorable for thunderstorm development.
Most of the water vapor that forms the clouds in the sky comes from evaporation of water from the oceans, seas, and rivers.Ā Ā
Warm and cold ocean currents affect the land nearby.