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What are the names of the PH cube satellites recently launched to the International Space Station (ISS) last August 29, 2021?

• Maya-2 and Maya-3

• Agila-5 and Agila-6

• Agila-1 and Agila-2

• Maya-3 and Maya-4

Answer explanation

The CubeSats Maya-3 and Maya-4 were launched to the ISS on August 29, 2021 at 3:14 P.M. (PST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s Dragon C208 as part of SpaceX Commercial Resupply Mission-23 (SpX-23).

_{Source: https://asti.dost.gov.ph/communications/news-articles/maya-3-and-maya-4-cubesats-launched-to-international-space-station/}

As of August 31, 2021, which region in the Philippines has the 2ND highest number of active COVID-19 cases?

• Region IV-A (CALABARZON)

• Region I (Ilocos Region)

• Region XI (Davao Region)

• NCR

Answer explanation

CALABARZON had a total of 32,624 COVID-19 active cases as of August 31, 2021 trailing behing NCR who had 40,733 active cases.

_{SOURCE: DOH COVID-19 Situational Report as of August 31, 2021}

What is the southernmost province of the Philippines?

• Misamis Oriental

• Lanao del Sur

• South Cotabato

• Tawi-Tawi

Answer explanation

Mindanao's southernmost point, Saluag Island, located in the province of Tawi-Tawi, is a mere 34 miles east of Borneo.

^{Source: https://vancouverpcg.dfa.gov.ph/88-tourism}

Approximately how tall is Mt. Apo's highest peak?

• 8107 ft

• 2954 m

• 3001 ft

• 4769 m

Answer explanation

Mt. Apo has no known historic eruptions but is still considered active. It is one of several volcanoes to which the major 1641 eruption from Parker volcano was incorrectly attributed to, but no historical eruptions are known from Apo.

_{Source: https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=271030}

What endangered animal is printed on the back of a 1000 Philippine peso bill?

• Paradoxurus hermaphroditus philippinensis

• Pinctada maxima

• Tanygnathus lucionensis

• Rhincodon typus

Answer explanation

Known as the South Sea pearl oyster, this endangered marine species is considered a nod as to how the Philippines is nicknamed the Pearl of the Orient. Moreover, Proclamation No. 905 recognizes the South Sea pearl as the country’s national gem.

^{Source: https://www.flipscience.ph/plants-and-animals/wildlife-wealth-philippine-peso-bills/}

Computer programming languages

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Answer explanation

PHP, Python, and JavaScript are all examples of scripting languages. HTML, on the other hand, is an example of a markup language.

Natural wonders

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Answer explanation

Every natural wonder in the choices is located in Mindanao except for the infamous chocolate hills which is in Bohol, Central Visayas.

Numbers

• 2

• 67

• 49

• 59

Answer explanation

49 is the only composite number among the choices!

Cells

• Cell Wall

• Mitochondria

• Cytoplasm

• Nucleus

Answer explanation

Cell walls provide the cell with both structural support and protection, and also acts as a filtering mechanism. Cell walls are present in most prokaryotes, algae, fungi, and eukaryotes including plants but are absent in animals.

• Cirrus

• Cirrocumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrostratus

Answer explanation

Stratus is a low-lying cloud that is usually uniform and gray and resembles fog that does not reach the ground. Cirrus, Cirrocumulus, and Cirrostratus are otherwise classified as high clouds and form generally above 7000 meters above ground.