Philippines as Part of the World

What are the imaginary lines that run around the earth vertically and meet at the North and South Poles? These lines are also known as meridians.

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Prime Meridian

What is the imaginary line that divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere?

• Equator

• Latitude

• Longitude

• Prime Meridian

What is the round representation of the world?

• Map

• Scale

• Globe

• Compass

What part of the map shows the cardinal directions?

• Title

• Scale

• Legend

• Compass Rose

Which continent can you find the Philippines?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

The ___________ location of a place doesn’t change such as the address of a place.

• Absolute

• Relative

• Insular

• Bisinal

Which of the following is the absolute location of the Philippines?

• Southeast Asia

• South of Taiwan

• North of Celebes Sea

• 4°23’ to 21°25’North Latitude and 116°00 to 127°00 East Longitude

Which of the following is the insular relative location of the Philippines?

• Southeast Asia

• South of Taiwan

• North of Celebes Sea

• 4°23’ to 21°25’North Latitude and 116°00 to 127°00 East Longitude

Why is it important to know the absolute location of a place?

• To know the economy in a country.

• To know the climate in a country.

• To be able to defend a country.

• All of the above.

Which article of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states the national territory?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV