Natural Resources

Natural resources are materials created in nature that are used and usable by humans. They include natural substances and energy supplies that serve to satisfy human needs and wants. Solar energy as well as wind energy is natural resources. What are the similarities between solar and wind energy?

• they come from living things

• they produce large amounts of pollution

• they are always available everywhere on earth

• they are renewable but only available sometimes

The Philippines is an archipelago that is composed of 7,107 islands. It is truly a country blessed with natural wonders and attractions. The following are part of the Seven Wonders of the Philippines, EXCEPT:

• Mount Everest

• Banaue Rice Terraces

• Mount Mayon

• Batanes Rolling Hills

Coal is a nonrenewable fossil fuel that is combusted and used to generate electricity. Which of the following sequences shows how coal is converted into electricity?

• transformer, turbine, power line, coal, generator, boiler

• coal, boiler, turbine, generator, transformer, power line

• boiler, turbine, coal, generator, transformer, power line

• coal, boiler, turbine, transformer, generator, power line

The following are the most mined mineral resources in the Philippines, EXCEPT

• Iron

• Gold

• Copper

• Diamond

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It is the largest lake in the Philippines and the fourth largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. It is located in the island of Luzon and covers an area of about 911 square kilometers. The lake is an important source of fish and a major contributor to the economy of the surrounding region. It also serves as a major source of hydroelectric power, irrigation and transportation.

UNSCRAMBLE: AGLNUA ED BYA

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It is located in the island of Luzon and is famous for its volcano island. The lake is located within a volcano crater, and it is the second largest lake in the Philippines. The lake is a popular tourist destination and is known for its fish and seafood.

UNSCRAMBLE: LATA ELKA

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It is the longest river in the Philippines. The river is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, and it is also a major transportation route for goods and people.

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It is the highest mountain in the Philippines, and it is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, including several endemic species.

UNSCRAMBLE: NOUTM PAO

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It is the most important staple crop in the Philippines, and it is a major source of food for the population. It is grown in a wide range of environments, from lowland to upland areas, and it is produced by small farmers as well as large-scale producers.

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It is the second most important staple crop in the Philippines, and it is a major source of food for the population, especially for the poor. Like rice, corn is grown in a wide range of environments, and it is produced by small farmers as well as large-scale producers.

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