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 of 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 to weather disturbances. Rains, strong winds are brought about by low pressure. 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 our crops that provide us with food. Therefore, there is always a food shortage when there is a typhoon. (Source: Science Beyond Borders) 4. Most animal extinctions are brought about by people. As population increased, people needed more food, more shelters, and more comforts. Forest lands 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. (Source: Joy in Leaming English 5)


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