SS 105 2nd Exam

What is the role of ozone layer on Earth?

During which months does the rainy season typically occur in the Philippines?

• March to May

• June to November

• October to December

• January to February

Which of the following is a common impact of La Niña events on Southeast Asia?

• Increased rainfall and flooding

• Decreased rainfall and droughts

• Warmer temperatures and heatwaves

• Intense typhoons and cyclones

What term describes the warming of the Earth's surface caused by the greenhouse effect?

• Climate change

• Global cooling

• Desertification

• Greenhouse warming

What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

• Industrial pollution

• Deforestation

• Volcanic eruptions

• Human activities releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process of growing plants in a controlled environment

• The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases

• The practice of cultivating plants in a glass structure

• The conversion of sunlight into thermal energy by greenhouse gases

Which of the following is a common impact of El Niño events?

• Increased rainfall and flooding in Australia and Southeast Asia

• Warmer temperatures and droughts in South America

• Cooler temperatures and increased snowfall in North America

• Stronger trade winds and ocean upwelling along the coast of Peru

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere is closest to the planet's surface?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

What defines urban climate?

• The climate in urban areas where temperatures are cooler than in rural areas

• The climate within cities, characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall

• The climate conditions influenced by human activities and the built environment in urban areas

• The climate patterns unique to suburban areas with low population density