Earth Science and Astronomy Quiz

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

Greenhouse effect

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

Monsoons

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

Sea breeze

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

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

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

Test your knowledge on topics like the greenhouse effect, monsoons, seasons, and eclipses. Learn about the impact of the greenhouse effect on global warming, the different types of monsoons, the varying influence of the Sun's position on seasons, and the distinctions between solar and lunar eclipses.

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