Science 6: Seasons in the Philippines

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Unscramble each word using the clue about the seasons, weather conditions, and appropriate activities in the Philippines.

1. A period of the year with common weather conditions. (6 letters)
2. The season in the Philippines with generally less rainfall. (3 letters)
3. The season in the Philippines characterized by frequent rainfall. (3 letters)
4. Water that falls from clouds as rain. (8 letters)
5. A seasonal wind system that strongly influences rainfall in the Philippines. (7 letters)
6. The northeast monsoon that usually brings cool and dry air to many parts of the Philippines. (6 letters)
7. The southwest monsoon that usually brings warm, moist air and heavy rain to many parts of the Philippines. (7 letters)
8. Light and heat from the Sun that are common during many dry-season days. (8 letters)
9. A measure of how hot or cold the air is. (11 letters)
10. The amount of water vapor present in the air. (8 letters)
11. Visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the sky. (6 letters)
12. A storm that brings thunder, lightning, and often heavy rain. (12 letters)
13. A powerful tropical cyclone that may bring strong winds and heavy rainfall. (7 letters)
14. An overflow of water onto normally dry land, which may occur during heavy rains. (5 letters)
15. A long period of unusually low rainfall that can cause water shortages. (7 letters)
16. An object used to protect oneself from rain or strong sunlight. (8 letters)
17. Protective clothing worn to keep the body dry during rainy weather. (8 letters)
18. The activity of gathering mature crops from farms. (7 letters)
19. The activity of putting seeds or seedlings into the soil. (8 letters)
20. An activity of growing and caring for plants, often suitable during favorable weather. (9 letters)
21. A recreational activity best done in safe waters and under suitable weather conditions. (8 letters)
22. Walking outdoors along trails, preferably during safe and dry weather. (6 letters)
23. The process of drinking enough water to replace fluids lost through sweating. (9 letters)
24. The process of supplying water to crops, especially when rainfall is limited. (10 letters)
25. Getting ready with appropriate clothing, supplies, and safety plans for changing weather. (11 letters)