Water Cycle Description Quiz

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What is the starting point to describe the water cycle?

Oceans

What causes water in the oceans to evaporate?

Heat energy provided by solar radiation

What happens to the water vapor after it moves upwards from the oceans?

Forms clouds

What is the process called when a part of the clouds falls back to the oceans as rain?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the portion of water that reaches the ground surface after precipitation?

Moves down the natural slope over the surface and through a network of gullies, streams, and rivers to reach the ocean Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the portion of precipitation that reaches the stream channel?

Runoff Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum rain period in the region discussed?

June to September Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate is described with no dry season?

Type II Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of movement for the climate system originating from the Marianas and Caroline Islands?

Northwesterly Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mindanao spared from being directly hit by most typhoons that cross the country?

Due to its latitudinal location similar to the region of the Marianas and Caroline Islands Signup and view all the answers

Why is the southern Philippines considered very desirable for agriculture and industrial development?

Sparing from direct hits by majority of typhoons Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the area of land draining into a stream or water course at a specific location?

Drainage area or drainage basin Signup and view all the answers

What fraction of incoming radiation is reflected back into space?

0.3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the inclination of Earth's rotation axis?

23.45° Signup and view all the answers

How does the difference in heating and cooling rates of land and water cause breezes during the day?

Dense, cool air over the water moves toward the land, forcing warm air over the land to rise. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general circulation pattern influenced by on Earth?

Thermal circulation and Earth's rotation. Signup and view all the answers

What are two local and seasonal effects on climate mentioned in the text?

Bodies of water and mountain ranges. Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily atmospheric circulation pattern called in mountain regions?

Mountain breeze and valley breeze. Signup and view all the answers

During which astronomical event does the North Pole receive no sunlight?

Winter Solstice Signup and view all the answers

At what latitudes does the incoming radiation on Earth surface become perpendicular during solstices?

23.5° north or south of the equator Signup and view all the answers

Which days mark the equinoxes when Earth's axis tilts parallel to the Sun?

21st of March and 23rd of September Signup and view all the answers

What is the albedo of Earth and what does it depend on?

0.3; geographical location, surface properties, and weather Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of clouds in the Earth's climate?

Clouds contribute to the Earth's albedo by reflecting solar energy. Signup and view all the answers

How does Earth's reflectivity contribute to its visibility from space?

Earth's reflectivity, including from clouds, makes the lit part of the Earth visible from space. Signup and view all the answers

What type of rain gauge is not applicable for measuring snow?

Tipping bucket Signup and view all the answers

How does the weighing type rain gauge measure rainfall?

Records the weight of the snow or rain Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the Natural - Siphon type rain gauge?

Float-type gauge Signup and view all the answers

How does the DOST PAG-ASA Automated Rain Gauge (ARG) send rainfall data?

Wirelessly through the cellular network as a text message or SMS Signup and view all the answers

What powers the DOST PAG-ASA Automated Rain Gauge (ARG) in remote areas?

Sun and internal rechargeable battery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DOST PAG-ASA Automated Rain Gauge (ARG)?

To gather and record the amount of rainfall over a set period of time Signup and view all the answers