The Geography of the Philippines
The Philippines is part of which continent?
a) Africa
b) Europe
c) Asia
d) South America
c) Asia
Which document outlines the national territory of the Philippines?
a) Presidential Proclamation
b) The Philippine Constitution
c) Bill of Rights
d) Treaty of Paris
b) The Philippine Constitution
Which indigenous group are found in Mindanao? This group has 18 different tribes.
a) Mangyan
b) Lumad
c) Higaonon
d) None of the above
b) Lumad
What is a strong windstorm that can cause heavy rain and damage to buildings called?
a) Earthquake
b) Typhoon
c) Volcanic eruption
d) Tsunami
b) Typhoon
What is the barter system?
a) A way of buying goods using money
b) A system where people exchange goods and services without using money
c) A method of saving money in banks
d) A way of trading goods only in markets
b) A system where people exchange goods and services without using money
What is the purpose of the compass rose on a map?
a) To show the height of mountains
b) To identify the direction (North, South, East, West)
c) To measure the distance between two places
d) To show the population of a city
b) To identify the direction (North, South, East, West)
What is territory?
a) An area of land under the Jurisdiction of a ruler or state
b) A type of government
c) A language spoken in a region
d) A type of government
a) An area of land under the Jurisdiction of a ruler or state
The kind of landform that are large, flat, or gently rolling areas of land with very little change in elevation
a) Mountain
b) Plateau
c) Plain
d) Hill
c) Plain
Which disaster is often triggered by heavy rainfall on mountainous terrain, leading to the movement of soil and rocks?
a) Flood
b) Landslide
c) Typhoon
d) Drought
b) Landslide
Which region is known for producing bananas and durian in the Philippines?
a) Central Luzon
b) Davao Region
c) Iloilo
d) Palawan
b) Davao Region
If the Philippines is located east of Vietnam, what type of location is this?
a) Absolute Location
b) Relative Location
c) Central Location
d) Cardinal Location
b) Relative Location
How many islands does Philippines has?
a)7,650 islands
b) 7,641 islands
c) 7,000 islands
d) 7,200 islands
b) 7,641 islands
What is the main language spoken by the people of Luzon who live in the northern part of the island?
a) Cebuano
b) Pangasinan
c) Tausug
d) Chavacano
b) Pangasinan
If an earthquake occurs underwater, what could be the result for coastal areas?
a) Coastal areas might experience a tsunami.
b) The earthquake would stop before reaching the shore.
c) The earthquake would only cause large waves.
d) Coastal areas would not be affected at all.
a) Coastal areas might experience a tsunami.
Which of the following is a natural resource found in the Philippines that is important for energy?
a) Gold
b) Coal
c) Rice
d) Plastic
b) Coal
What body of water is located to the west of the Philippines?
a) Pacific Ocean
b) West Philippine Sea
c) Indian Ocean
d) Atlantic Ocean
b) West Philippine Sea
What does the Archipelagic Doctrine state about the Philippines?
a) It is a continent
b) It is made up of one large island
c) All waters within the archipelago belong to the Philippines
d) Only the largest islands are part of the national territory
c) All waters within the archipelago belong to the Philippines
Who are the indigenous people known for their unique customs and way of life in central Luzon?
a) Aeta
b) Igorot
c) Bontoc
d) Ifugao
a) Aeta
When does a typhoon typically reach its strongest wind speeds and most intense rain?
a) As it moves away from land
b) When it is over land
c) Just after it forms in the ocean
d) When it first touches land
b) When it is over land
Which natural resource in the Philippines is essential for making electricity from the heat of the Earth?
a) Solar energy
b) Wind energy
c) Geothermal energy
d) Oil
c) Geothermal energy
Which of the following islands is the largest in the Philippines?
a) Cebu
b) Palawan
c) Mindanao
d) Luzon
d) Luzon
What does UNCLOS stand for?
a) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
b) United Nations Council on Land and Ocean
c) Universal Code of Laws for the Sea
d) United Nations Conference on Legal Ocean Studies
a) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Which of the following groups is known for their unique weaving skills and vibrant traditional clothing in the Philippines? They are mostly located in CAR Region
a) Tagalog
b) Ifugao
c) Ilocano
d) Cebuano
b) Ifugao
Which of the following is a common sign of an impending volcanic eruption?
a) Heavy rain and floods
b) Increased frequency of small earthquakes
c) Strong winds and thunderstorms
d) Rising sea levels
b) Increased frequency of small earthquakes
How does the availability of natural resources like minerals and timber help the economy of the Philippines?
a) By reducing the number of jobs
b) By increasing the country's imports
c) By providing materials for industries and creating jobs
d) By lowering the quality of products
c) By providing materials for industries and creating jobs