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What contributes to the warming of the Earth by trapping heat in the atmosphere?

Land breeze
Monsoons
Changing position of the Sun
Greenhouse effect (correct)

Which phenomenon is characterized by the seasonal reversal of winds, bringing heavy rainfall to certain regions?

Land breeze
Monsoons (correct)
Greenhouse effect
Changing position of the Sun

What phenomenon is caused by the unequal heating of land and water, resulting in a breeze blowing from the land towards the sea?

Greenhouse effect
Solar eclipse
Monsoons
Sea breeze (correct)

How does the Greenhouse effect contribute to global warming?

By allowing solar radiation to enter the Earth's atmosphere but trapping the heat that tries to escape (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a land breeze and a sea breeze?

Land breeze blows from the land towards the sea at night, while sea breeze blows from the sea towards the land during the day (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the changing position of the Sun in the sky influence the occurrence of seasons in the Philippines?

The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of solar energy at different times of the year (A) Signup and view all the answers

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