Atmospheric Phenomena Quiz

What happens when air is heated?

• It rises

• It sinks

• It stays still

• It disappears

What is the movement of air during a sea breeze?

• In circles

• From land to sea

• From sea to land

• Up and down

Which monsoon brings dry and cold wind to the Philippines?

• West monsoon

• East monsoon

• Southwest monsoon

• Northeast monsoon

Where does the intertropical convergence zone occur?

• At the Tropic of Cancer

• At the North Pole

• At the South Pole

• At the equator

What is the main characteristic of land breeze?

• Brings heavy rainfall

• Occurs during the day

• Moves from sea to land

• Occurs during the night

Which atmospheric phenomenon involves the meeting of trade winds from both hemispheres?

• Breezes

• Monsoon

• Intertropical convergence zone

• Tornadoes

When does the southwest monsoon occur in the Philippines?

• From November to April

• From June to October

• From May to August

• From December to March

What is the main source of moisture for monsoons?

• Bodies of water

• Forests

• Deserts

• Mountains

What is the direction of wind during the northeast monsoon in the Philippines?

• From the east

• From the west

• From the north

• From the south

What is the role of the intertropical convergence zone in weather disturbances?

• It prevents them

• It creates them

• It amplifies them

• It has no effect