I'mdirecctions: On a separate sheet of paper, write TRUE or FALSE. 1. There are five types of climate in the Philippines. 2. Typhoons have little effect on the climate and weather conditions of the Philippines. 3. A great portion of the rainfall, humidity, and cloudiness is due to the influence of monsoons. 4. Frequent rainfall makes the southern Philippines very desirable for agriculture and industrial development. 5. A Type I climate has two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet throughout the rest of the year. 6. The western parts of Luzon, Mindoro, Negros, and Palawan experience a Type II climate. 7. A Type II climate is characterized by the absence of a wet season but with a very pronounced maximum drought period from November to January. 8. A Type III climate has seasons that are not very pronounced but are relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. 9. The western part of Cagayan is partly sheltered from tradewinds but are open to habagat and are frequented by tropical cyclones. 10. A Type IV climate is characterized by a more or less even distribution of rainfall throughout the year.
Answer (1)
FALSE – There are only 4 types (Type I, II, III, IV).FALSE – Typhoons greatly affect rainfall, wind, and temperature.TRUE – Habagat and Amihan cause heavy rains and humidity.TRUE – Abundant water supply supports farming and industries.TRUE – This is exactly how Type I climate is defined.TRUE – These areas have no dry season, rainfall is heavy most of the year.FALSE – That description matches Type III, not Type II.TRUE – Type III is “not very pronounced seasons.”TRUE – Its location exposes it to habagat and typhoons.TRUE – Rain is spread evenly all year round.
