Philippine Geography and History

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The Philippines consists of how many islands?

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7,640 islands, with about 2,000 inhabited.

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What are the three main island groups of the Philippines?

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Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao.

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What is the largest and longest mountain range in the Philippines?

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Sierra Madre.

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What is the tallest peak in the Philippines?

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Mount Apo, located in Davao.

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What is the lowest peak in the Philippines?

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Philippine Deep, found in the southeastern part.

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What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?

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A region in the Pacific Ocean where many volcanoes are located.

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Name two active volcanoes in the Philippines.

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Taal Volcano and Mayon Volcano.

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What is the Cagayan River known for?

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It is a major river that influences many aspects of life and resources in the Philippines.

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What is the Continental Drift Theory?

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It suggests that the Philippines was once part of a large landmass called Pangaea.

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What does the Land Bridge Theory propose?

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The Philippines was connected to mainland Asia by land bridges 25,000 years ago.