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Questions and Answers
Which weather system is primarily influencing the Bicol Region, Aurora, and Quezon, according to the forecast?
Which weather system is primarily influencing the Bicol Region, Aurora, and Quezon, according to the forecast?
- Shear Line (correct)
- Easterlies
- Localized Thunderstorms
- Northeast Monsoon (Amihan)
Which areas are most likely to experience isolated rain showers due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan)?
Which areas are most likely to experience isolated rain showers due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan)?
- Laguna, Rizal, Cagayan and Isabela
- Bicol Region, Aurora, and Quezon
- Mindanao and the rest of the country
- Ilocos Norte, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands (correct)
What weather systems are expected to bring rain showers and thunderstorms over Mindanao and the rest of the Philippines?
What weather systems are expected to bring rain showers and thunderstorms over Mindanao and the rest of the Philippines?
- Easterlies and Localized Thunderstorms (correct)
- Northeast Monsoon and Easterlies
- Shear line and Localized Thunderstorms
- Shear line and Northeast Monsoon
Considering the combined effects of all weather systems, which of the following best describes the overall weather condition across the Philippines?
Considering the combined effects of all weather systems, which of the following best describes the overall weather condition across the Philippines?
How does the forecast describe the presence of low-pressure areas or tropical cyclones inside and outside the country’s area of responsibility?
How does the forecast describe the presence of low-pressure areas or tropical cyclones inside and outside the country’s area of responsibility?
If you are in Cagayan, what weather conditions should you primarily prepare for, based on the forecast?
If you are in Cagayan, what weather conditions should you primarily prepare for, based on the forecast?
For residents of Mindanao, what is the most likely weather condition they should anticipate?
For residents of Mindanao, what is the most likely weather condition they should anticipate?
Considering the forecast, which activity is least likely to be affected by the predicted weather conditions?
Considering the forecast, which activity is least likely to be affected by the predicted weather conditions?
A farmer in Ilocos Norte is planning to harvest crops. Based on the weather forecast, what should the farmer consider?
A farmer in Ilocos Norte is planning to harvest crops. Based on the weather forecast, what should the farmer consider?
How might the combined effect of the shear line and easterlies impact regions where these weather systems converge?
How might the combined effect of the shear line and easterlies impact regions where these weather systems converge?
Flashcards
Shear Line
Shear Line
A boundary where warm, moist air meets colder, drier air, often causing cloudiness and precipitation.
Northeast Monsoon (Amihan)
Northeast Monsoon (Amihan)
The cold and dry air flow coming from the northeast, prevalent during the winter months in the Philippines.
Easterlies
Easterlies
Winds blowing from the east, bringing warm and moist air that can lead to thunderstorms.
Study Notes
- Three weather systems are expected to bring cloudy skies and rain showers to most of the Philippines.
- The weather systems are shear line, northeast monsoon (amihan), and easterlies.
Areas Affected
- Shear line will mainly affect Bicol Region, Aurora, Quezon, Laguna, Rizal, Cagayan, Isabela, and Cordillera Administrative Region.
- Amihan will bring isolated rain showers over Ilocos Norte, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands.
- Mindanao and the rest of the country may experience rain showers and thunderstorms due to easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
- No low-pressure area or tropical cyclone has been monitored inside and outside the country’s area of responsibility.
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