Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, write TRUE or FALSE. False 2312 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)
1. TRUE – According to PAGASA, the Philippines has four main climate types, but some references also consider a fifth classification depending on variation.2. FALSE – Typhoons have a big effect on our climate and weather since they bring heavy rains, floods, and strong winds.3. TRUE – Monsoons play a huge role in bringing rainfall, humidity, and cloudiness in the country.4. TRUE – The southern Philippines gets frequent rainfall, which helps agriculture, though it can also affect some industries.5. TRUE – Type I climate has two distinct seasons: dry (Nov–Apr) and wet for the rest of the year.6. TRUE – The western parts of Luzon, Mindoro, Negros, and Palawan are under Type II climate.7. FALSE – Type II is actually characterized by the absence of a dry season and has very heavy rainfall, not drought.8. TRUE – Type III climate does not have very pronounced seasons, but it’s relatively dry from Nov–Apr and wet during the rest.9. TRUE – The western part of Cagayan is partly sheltered from tradewinds but is open to habagat and often hit by cyclones.10. TRUE – Type IV climate has rainfall that is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year[tex].[/tex]
