sciUntitled Quiz

What is the main factor that affects climate?

• Latitude

• Altitude

• Temperature

• Longitude

Which region of the Philippines has a tropical and maritime climate?

• Eastern region

• Western region

• Northern region

• Southern region

What are the two major seasons in the Philippines based on climate?

• Hot and Cold

• Rainy and Dry

• Monsoon and Typhoon

• Spring and Autumn

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Temperature

• Duration

Which factor affects the temperature of an area based on its height above sea level?

• Distance to oceans

• Altitude

• Latitude

• Topography

What is the reason for the cold climate on the leeward side of a mountain?

• Warm air mass

• Absorption of heat

• Cloud formation

• Rain shadow

Why do coastal locations tend to have milder climate changes between seasons?

• Latitude

• Distance to oceans

• Topography

• Altitude

Which ocean current brings warm water towards a coastal region?

• Cold current

• Southern current

• Warm current

• Northern current

What causes the clockwise and counterclockwise movements of ocean currents?

• Rain

• Gravity

• Wind

• Earthquakes

What is the main difference between the air pressure at higher altitudes and lower altitudes?

• Higher at higher altitudes

• Depends on latitude

• Higher at lower altitudes

• Equal at all altitudes