Activity 2. DIRECTIONS: Below are examples of explanation type of texts. Tell
what is being explained in each given text?

1. The Philippines experiences an average of 20 typhoons a year. Being
surrounded by bodies of water makes us prone to experience some weather
disturbances. The biggest contributor to the weather disturbances in our
country is the Pacific Ocean which lies on the eastern side of our country.
The vast and warm waters of the ocean can generate many weather
disturbances.

2. When the cold air sinks, it results to a high-pressure area. Since most of the

air is pressing down, the air on the surface becomes dry. Formation of a high-
pressure area indicates fair weather; fewer clouds are found on the sky. As
the air continuously rises, it will eventually cool, condense and form clouds.
The formation of a low-pressure area indicates the possibility of rain. There is
a higher chance of rain when more clouds are formed. An LPA can result in
weather disturbances. Rains and strong winds are brought about by a low-pressure system.

3. Weather disturbances are devastating. They can cause damage to our life
and properties. Heavy winds can destroy power and communication lines.
Roads and bridges are also damaged due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
Weather disturbances can also destroy our means of livelihood. Heavy rain
and strong winds can uproot trees and destroy crops that provide us with
food. Therefore, there is always a food shortage when there is a typhoon.

4. Most animal extinctions are brought about by people. As the population
increased, people needed more food, more shelters, and more comforts.
Forestlands had to give way to agriculture. More trees had to be cut down for
housing and furniture. As their natural habitat diminished, so did the
population of the tamaraws, eagles, and other animals.

5. Elephants are extremely intelligent animals. They have long memories. This
memory serves the mother well during dry seasons when they need to guide
their herds to even distant watering holes that they remember from the past.
They also display signs of grief, joy, anger, and play.

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