Science

• ITCZ (InterTropical Convergence Zone)


  A region of converging trade winds and rising air that circles the earth near the Equator
• ITCZ


  • Produces increased cloudiness, frequent thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall
  • Has affected our country with cloudy skies, moderate to heavy rains, and thunderstorms
  • Can cause flooding due to heavy rains
• Monsoon


  A seasonal shift or change in direction of the prevailing winds, resulting in changes in season and weather
• Types of monsoon


  • Southwest monsoon (Habagat)
  • Northeast monsoon (Amihan)
• Southwest monsoon (Habagat)


  Brings warm and humid trade winds that can cause heavy rains in the Philippines from June to October
• Northeast monsoon (Amihan)


  Brings cold and dry weather that can cause light rains and cold weather in the Philippines from December to February
• Sea breeze


  Occurs during hot, summer days when the land surface heats up faster than the water, causing the warm air over the land to rise and the cold air over the water to flow over the land
• Land breeze


  Occurs during nighttime when the land surface cools down faster than the water surface, causing the warm air over the water to rise and the colder air above the land to flow onto the water
• Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream through thin walls called capillaries.