Climatology and Hydrology Quiz
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Which climatic type is characterized by two pronounced seasons with a notable dry season from December to May?

  • Type I (correct)
  • Type IV
  • Type III
  • Type II
  • In the context of climatology, what defines the difference between weather and climate?

  • Weather reflects momentary atmospheric conditions while climate is the composite of those conditions over time. (correct)
  • Weather is based on long-term patterns while climate is daily variation.
  • Weather incorporates humidity and temperature while climate does not.
  • Weather is a scientific study while climate is just an observation.
  • Which of the following is NOT a major process involved in the water cycle?

  • Surface stream flow
  • Evaporation/transpiration
  • Temperature fluctuation (correct)
  • Precipitation
  • Which climatic type has an intermediate nature with no pronounced maximum rain period and a short dry season of one to three months?

    <p>Type III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary control factor affecting climatic conditions in Type I regions?

    <p>Topography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of climate is described as having no dry season and a significant maximum rainfall period in the months of December, January, and February?

    <p>Type II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions corresponds to a Type IV climate characterized by uniformly distributed rainfall?

    <p>Batanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does surface runoff refer to in the context of hydrology?

    <p>Water flowing over the land surface from precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of irrigation technology?

    <p>To manage water resources for food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of irrigation involves using water pressure through pipes buried under the soil?

    <p>Subsurface irrigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest percentage of water found in the Earth's total volume?

    <p>Saltwater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component relevant to hydrometeorology?

    <p>Taste and odor of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding the hydrologic cycle?

    <p>It identifies the distribution of water on Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the rate at which water enters the soil after a given time?

    <p>Intake Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which irrigation method is characterized by the uniform distribution of water through overhead spraying?

    <p>Sprinkler irrigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which percentage of the Earth's total freshwater is represented by lakes?

    <p>0.010%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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