Module Philippine Weather And Climate
Philippines: Local Weather (Standards-Based Instructional Plan)
Description:
The awareness of local weather and climate is necessary in our daily lives. Weather and climate affects the decision that we make every day. The weather forecast warns our local farmers, aircraft and maritime operations, the local government and other agencies and institutions for daily precaution and disaster preparedness.
This topic introduces the definition of weather and
climate, followed by the description and factors that affect our local weather and climate and how these factors are measured.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this topic, the learners are expected to:
1. Appreciate the science of weather and climate.
2. Identify and explain the changes occur in local weather.
3. Interpret how the weather shifts.
A. Weather and Climate
Weather tells the condition of the air and atmosphere within a particular area or place in a short-term basis.
It is the daily measurement of the
temperature, precipitation and other conditions such as cloudiness, thunderstorm and rain.
For example, if the forecast reported on the television says that a
heavy rain is expected to pour in Metro Manila; this is interpreted as the weather of the day in that area.
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Philippines: Local Weather (Standards-Based Instructional Plan)
Climate describes the average long-term weather patterns and conditions over a specified time frame for specific area. It also describes typical conditions of regional, national and world climate which are likely to be present at a particular location and time of year. The average amount of rainfall is considered part of a climate.
Climate statistics include both average conditions and
frequencies of occurrence of severe weather, heavy rainfall, and other weather events which could impact health and property.
B. The Philippine Climate
Our country is describe as tropical rainforest, tropical savanna or tropical monsoon, or humid subtropical characterized by
Description:
The awareness of local weather and climate is necessary in our daily lives. Weather and climate affects the decision that we make every day. The weather forecast warns our local farmers, aircraft and maritime operations, the local government and other agencies and institutions for daily precaution and disaster preparedness.
This topic introduces the definition of weather and
climate, followed by the description and factors that affect our local weather and climate and how these factors are measured.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this topic, the learners are expected to:
1. Appreciate the science of weather and climate.
2. Identify and explain the changes occur in local weather.
3. Interpret how the weather shifts.
A. Weather and Climate
Weather tells the condition of the air and atmosphere within a particular area or place in a short-term basis.
It is the daily measurement of the
temperature, precipitation and other conditions such as cloudiness, thunderstorm and rain.
For example, if the forecast reported on the television says that a
heavy rain is expected to pour in Metro Manila; this is interpreted as the weather of the day in that area.
1
Philippines: Local Weather (Standards-Based Instructional Plan)
Climate describes the average long-term weather patterns and conditions over a specified time frame for specific area. It also describes typical conditions of regional, national and world climate which are likely to be present at a particular location and time of year. The average amount of rainfall is considered part of a climate.
Climate statistics include both average conditions and
frequencies of occurrence of severe weather, heavy rainfall, and other weather events which could impact health and property.
B. The Philippine Climate
Our country is describe as tropical rainforest, tropical savanna or tropical monsoon, or humid subtropical characterized by