12 Questions
What is the primary factor that determines the climate in the Torrid/Tropical Zone?
Rays of the sun
What happens to the air as the height of a place increases?
It becomes thinner and holds less heat
What is the average temperature drop for every 1,000 ft increase in height?
3.5°C
Why are places near bodies of water generally cooler than areas surrounded by land?
Bodies of water control the Earth's temperature
What is the climate like in the Frigid Zone?
Cold and snowy all year
Why is the climate near the equator generally hotter than in areas farther away?
The equator receives direct sunlight
What is the primary reason for the formation of wind?
Unequal heating of the Earth's surface
What is the characteristic of the polar climate?
Extremely cold and dry
What is the duration of the Southwest Monsoon in the Philippines?
From June to October
What type of climate is characterized by two pronounced seasons, dry from December to May and wet from June to September?
Type 1
What is the characteristic of the tropical climate in terms of temperature and rainfall?
Hot with high rainfall
What is the name of the wind system that blows from the North Pacific Ocean and reaches the Philippines from the east?
Trade Winds
Study Notes
Weather, Climate, and Meteorology
- Weather refers to the condition of the atmosphere in a place for a short period of time.
- Climate refers to the average weather condition of a place for a longer period of time.
Different Climates in the 3 Zones
- Torrid/Tropical Zone: tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.
- Temperate Zone: temperate climate with winter, spring, summer, and fall.
- Frigid Zone: cold climate with very cold temperatures and snow all year.
Factors Affecting Climate
- Altitude: elevation above sea level, which affects temperature; a 1,000 ft increase in height results in a 3.5°C temperature drop.
- Latitude: distance from the equator, which affects temperature; places near the equator are hotter, while those farther away are cooler.
- Rays of the sun: amount of sunlight a place receives, which affects temperature; equator receives direct sunlight, while temperate zones receive slanting rays.
- Bodies of water: oceans, seas, and other bodies of water control the Earth's temperature; places near bodies of water are cooler than those surrounded by land.
- Amount of rainfall: tropical areas are hot with high rainfall, while temperate zones have varying temperature and precipitation patterns.
- Wind system: formed by unequal heating of the Earth's surface, which affects climate and weather patterns.
Climate in the Philippines
- The Philippines is located in the Torrid Zone, with a tropical climate.
- The country has four types of climate:
- Type 1: two pronounced seasons, dry and wet.
- Type 2: no dry season with maximum rainfall in December to January.
- Type 3: short dry season with no pronounced maximum rain period.
- Type 4: rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year.
- The Philippines has very little changes in temperature but significant changes in rainfall due to its topography.
Climate Change and Atmospheric Disturbances
- Climate change refers to long-term changes in climate, including average temperature and precipitation.
- Atmospheric disturbances, storms, and natural hazards are also affected by climate change.
Learn about the fundamentals of meteorology, including the differences between weather and climate, and the factors that affect climate in various zones.
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