Mapping Our Country
What do we call the picture that shows land and places from above?
A. Drawing B. Map C. Picture D. Globe
B. Map
What device helps drivers and rescuers find their exact location?
A. Radio B. Compass C. GPS D. Map
C. GPS
What do we call the shaking of the ground?
A. Flood B. Typhoon C. Earthquake D. Volcanic eruption
C. Earthquake
What do we call people who study places, maps, and the Earth’s surface?
A. Geographers B. Biologists C. Chemists D. Farmers
A. Geographers
Which Philippine agency gives weather forecasts and storm warnings?
A. DOST B. PAGASA C. DepEd D. DOH
B. PAGASA
What symbol on a map shows the four main directions—north, south, east, and west?
A. Legend B. Compass rose C. Grid D. Scale
B. Compass rose
What does GPS stand for?
A. Global Power System B. Global Positioning System C. Geographic Planning System D. Geographical Pathway Service
B. Global Positioning System
What do we call a mountain that can erupt and release lava?
A. Volcano B. Hill C. Valley D. Plateau
A. Volcano
What tool do surveyors use to measure land distances and angles?
A. Thermometer B. Theodolite C. Ruler D. Barometer
B. Theodolite
Which government agency supports projects in science and technology?
A. DOST B. DENR C. DA D. DOT
A. DOST
What line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
A. Prime Meridian B. Equator C. Tropic of Cancer D. Latitude
B. Equator
What technology is used by scientists to observe the Philippines from space?
A. Microscope B. Remote sensing C. Radar D. Drone
B. Remote sensing
Which type of map shows landforms like mountains and valleys?
A. Political map B. Topographic map C. Street map D. Weather map
B. Topographic map
How do farmers use drones in their fields?
A. To check the health of their crops B. To scare birds C. To plant seeds D. To take selfies
A. To check the health of their crops
What is the name of the first Filipino-made microsatellite?
A. Maya-1 B. Diwata-1 C. Bantay D. Lakbay
B. Diwata-1
What is used on a map to explain the meaning of symbols and colors?
A. Legend B. Scale C. Title D. Compass
A. Legend
What tool helps astronomers see the moon and the stars?
A. Telescope B. Binoculars C. Microscope D. Compass
A. Telescope
In the Philippines, which agency monitors volcanoes and earthquakes?
A. PAGASA B. PHIVOLCS C. DOST D. DENR
B. PHIVOLCS
How can maps help barangay or city officials?
A. By planning roads and safe zones B. By writing stories C. By playing games D. By counting people
A. By planning roads and safe zones
How do Filipino scientists use satellite images during disasters?
A. To identify flooded areas B. To play online games C. To plant trees D. To make videos
A. To identify flooded areas
What is the science of making maps called?
A. Geography B. Cartography C. Meteorology D. Physics
B. Cartography
What system combines maps and information to help plan community solutions?
A. GPS B. GIS C. AI D. ICT
B. GIS (Geographic Information System)
How can maps help during a typhoon or flood?
A. They show safe and danger zones B. They are used as decorations C. They are for art projects D. They help count people
A. They show safe and danger zones
How does science help communities prepare for disasters?
A. Through early warning systems and hazard maps B. By guessing the weather C. By watching TV D. By waiting for rescue
A. Through early warning systems and hazard maps
How do maps and technology help protect the environment in the Philippines?
A. By identifying deforested or damaged coastal areas B. By being posted online C. By decorating classrooms D. By promoting tourism
A. By identifying deforested or damaged coastal areas