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If you were standing at $0^\circ$ latitude, what imaginary line would you be on?
If you were standing at $0^\circ$ latitude, what imaginary line would you be on?
- Tropic of Cancer
- Prime Meridian
- Equator (correct)
- International Date Line
Which statement accurately describes lines of latitude?
Which statement accurately describes lines of latitude?
- They converge at the poles.
- They run east to west and measure distances north or south of the Prime Meridian.
- They run north to south and measure distances east or west of the Equator.
- They run east to west and measure distances north or south of the Equator. (correct)
Considering the Philippines' geographical position, which statement is most accurate?
Considering the Philippines' geographical position, which statement is most accurate?
- South of the Indian Ocean
- East of the South China Sea (correct)
- North of the Pacific Ocean
- West of the Atlantic Ocean
If you were to travel directly north from the Philippines, which country would you most likely encounter first?
If you were to travel directly north from the Philippines, which country would you most likely encounter first?
What large body of water lies directly to the east of the Philippine archipelago?
What large body of water lies directly to the east of the Philippine archipelago?
Which of the following statements best defines a line of longitude?
Which of the following statements best defines a line of longitude?
The Philippines experiences a tropical climate primarily because of its:
The Philippines experiences a tropical climate primarily because of its:
Which meridian is used as the basis for determining different calendar days?
Which meridian is used as the basis for determining different calendar days?
When measuring degrees of longitude, what is the starting point, representing zero degrees?
When measuring degrees of longitude, what is the starting point, representing zero degrees?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of sustainability?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate definition of sustainability?
To achieve true sustainability, which two elements require protection and mindful management for the benefit of future generations?
To achieve true sustainability, which two elements require protection and mindful management for the benefit of future generations?
Which of the following natural resources is primarily used as a source of fuel for energy production?
Which of the following natural resources is primarily used as a source of fuel for energy production?
Among human activities, which one is widely recognized as having the MOST destructive impact on Earth's natural resources?
Among human activities, which one is widely recognized as having the MOST destructive impact on Earth's natural resources?
Which of the following items is NOT classified as a natural resource?
Which of the following items is NOT classified as a natural resource?
Gene purchases school supplies and insists on placing them in a new plastic bag. From an environmental perspective, why is this action problematic?
Gene purchases school supplies and insists on placing them in a new plastic bag. From an environmental perspective, why is this action problematic?
Despite originating from plant and animal remains, why are coal, petroleum, and natural gas categorized as non-renewable resources?
Despite originating from plant and animal remains, why are coal, petroleum, and natural gas categorized as non-renewable resources?
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does the lowest temperature occur.
In which layer of Earth's atmosphere does the lowest temperature occur.
In which atmospheric layer does most weather phenomena occur?
In which atmospheric layer does most weather phenomena occur?
Why is the presence of the ozone layer in the stratosphere crucial for life on Earth?
Why is the presence of the ozone layer in the stratosphere crucial for life on Earth?
What is the MOST likely cause of a continued increase in Earth's average atmospheric temperature?
What is the MOST likely cause of a continued increase in Earth's average atmospheric temperature?
Why is maintaining a healthy ozone layer vital?
Why is maintaining a healthy ozone layer vital?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Earth's atmosphere?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Earth's atmosphere?
Which of the following actions contributes MOST effectively to reducing the effects of global warming?
Which of the following actions contributes MOST effectively to reducing the effects of global warming?
What type of local wind is created by air movement from the sea towards the land?
What type of local wind is created by air movement from the sea towards the land?
Areas where cold air sinks are considered high-pressure zones. What term describes areas where warm air rises?
Areas where cold air sinks are considered high-pressure zones. What term describes areas where warm air rises?
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a tropical climate?
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a tropical climate?
Which statement accurately describes the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
Which statement accurately describes the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
What type of local wind system develops when air moves from the sea towards the land?
What type of local wind system develops when air moves from the sea towards the land?
Which of the following statements about the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is NOT correct?
Which of the following statements about the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is NOT correct?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the typical timing of the Northeast and Southwest monsoons?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the typical timing of the Northeast and Southwest monsoons?
Flashcards
Equator
Equator
Imaginary line dividing Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres at 0 degrees latitude.
Latitude
Latitude
A line running east to west, measuring distance north or south of the Equator.
Philippines' Location
Philippines' Location
Located north of the Pacific Ocean in relation to surrounding landmasses and bodies of water.
Longitude
Longitude
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Tropical Climate
Tropical Climate
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International Date Line
International Date Line
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Prime Meridian
Prime Meridian
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Sustainability
Sustainability
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Sustainability Priorities
Sustainability Priorities
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Oil and coal
Oil and coal
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Deforestation
Deforestation
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Plastic
Plastic
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Plastic bag usage
Plastic bag usage
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Non-renewable resources
Non-renewable resources
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Troposphere
Troposphere
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Ozone layer importance
Ozone layer importance
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Cause of rising temperatures
Cause of rising temperatures
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Importance of Ozone Layer
Importance of Ozone Layer
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Function of the Atmosphere
Function of the Atmosphere
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Reduce global warming
Reduce global warming
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Land breeze
Land breeze
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LPA
LPA
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Cold air
Cold air
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Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
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Sea breeze
Sea breeze
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Tropical zone
Tropical zone
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Southwest monsoon rain
Southwest monsoon rain
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Summer
Summer
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Colder climates
Colder climates
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Solar eclipse
Solar eclipse
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Study Notes
- The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres and is located at zero degrees latitude.
- Latitude lines run from north to south.
- The Philippines is located north of the Pacific Ocean.
- Malaysia is located north of the Philippines.
- The largest body of water east of the Philippines is the Philippine Sea.
- Longitude is an imaginary vertical line running from the North Pole to the South Pole.
- The Philippines has a tropical climate because it is located between the equator and the Tropic of Cancer.
- The 180-degree longitude line is designated as the International Date Line.
- Latitude lines are measured beginning with the Prime Meridian, which represents zero degrees.
- Sustainability refers to understanding how to meet the needs of future generations.
- To achieve sustainability, both the environment and people need protection for the future.
- Oil and coal resources are used for fuel.
- Deforestation is the most destructive human activity to the Earth’s natural resources.
- Plastic is not an example of natural resources.
- Demanding items be placed in a plastic bag can contribute to global warming.
- Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are considered non-renewable resources because they take a very long time to produce.
- Weather occurs in the troposphere.
- Ozone above the troposphere is important for the survival of living things because it offers protection from the sun's UV rays.
- Carbon dioxide from fossil fuels is likely to cause a rise in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere in the future.
- Maintaining the ozone layer in the atmosphere prevents heat loss from the Earth.
- Producing ground-level ozone is not a function of the atmosphere.
- All actions to reduce the effects of global warming (as listed in the original question) should be done.
- A breeze that forms when air moves from the land to the sea is called a sea breeze.
- The place where warm air rises is called a low-pressure area (LPA).
- Cold air is not a characteristic of a tropical climate.
- The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is where winds in the tropics meet and converge.
- A sea breeze is a local wind system that forms when air moves from the sea to the land.
- Higher latitude does not mean higher temperature, in the context of the ITCZ.
- The Northeast monsoon occurs from December to January and the Southwest monsoon occurs from July to September.
- The ITCZ is not air the air from north of the prime meridian and air from the south.
- "Amihan" is the term for the northeast monsoon, drawing cold, dry air from Siberia, China, and Japan.
- The tropical zone is mostly found between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
- The Philippines has a tropical climate characterized by relatively high temperature, high humidity, and abundant rainfall.
- The southwest monsoon brings heavy rain because the air is very humid.
- Longer nights are experienced when the Earth is far from the sun.
- The southern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun in September.
- The longest days are experienced in June.
- During the summer, the Earth is tilted towards the sun.
- During colder climates, the Earth is tilted away from the sun.
- The Earth is closest to the sun at aphelion.
- During an eclipse, the alignment is Sun - Earth - Moon.
- A solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes in between the sun and Earth.
- An eclipse is a partial or total light of one celestial object is blocked by another.
- A total solar eclipse happens when it is full.
- An eclipse occurs when a celestial body moves in front of another.
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