Integrated Science

• Weather


  The condition of the atmosphere in a short period of time at a particular place
• Climate


  The long-term condition of the atmosphere, often defined as the "average weather" in a certain place on Earth
• Factors affecting weather


  • Temperature
  • Wind speed and direction
  • Amount of rainfall
  • Humidity
  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Cloudiness
• Weather symbols


  • Represent the factors affecting weather
  • Help describe the weather for the day or a given time
  • Help plan daily activities and prepare for weather disturbances
• Weather disturbances


  • Thunderstorms
  • Typhoons
• Knowing how to read weather symbols helps us plan our daily activities and prepare for incoming weather disturbances
• PAGASA is the agency responsible for providing weather forecasts in the Philippines