Understanding Monsoons in the Philippines

What is the main characteristic of the northeast monsoon (Amihan)?

• Brings warm and humid air with heavy rainfall

• Brings cold, dry air with moderate rainfall

• Brings strong winds and typhoons year-round

• Brings intense heat and drought

Which months does the southwest monsoon (Habagat) typically affect the Philippines?

• October to March

• June to October

• December to February

• May to August

What causes monsoons to change direction?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The movement of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The presence of mountain ranges

How does the southwest monsoon (Habagat) affect the climate of the Philippines?

• It brings cool and dry winds

• It causes dry and hot weather

• It brings heavy rains and strong winds

• It reduces humidity and rainfall

Which wind pattern originates from Siberia and China and moves toward the Philippines?

• Trade winds

• Westerlies

• Amihan

• Habagat