LOCATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

Which of the following described as an archipelago found in Southeast Asia?

• Myanmar

•  Laos

• Philippines

• Thailand

Which of the following is TRUE about archipelago?

• An archipelago is a place surrounded by bodies of water in all directions.                                

• It is surrounded by landmasses.

• An archipelago is a place for marine animals

• Archipelago is surrounded by mountains.

Which body of water is located in the Southern Part of the Philippines?

• Celebes Sea                                  

• South China Sea

• Bashi Channel                                

• Pacific Ocean

All of the following is TRUE about the vicinal location of the Philippines, EXCEPT.

• Philippines is located near the Philippines Sea in the East.

• Philippines is located near the Pacific Ocean.

• Philippines is located near the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

• Philippines is located near Atlantic Ocean.

What is the relative location of Philippines?

• India

• China

• Taiwan

• Russia

Analyze the map below and determine what is the absolute location of Manila based on its coordinates.

• 14.60 degrees, north  and 120.98 degrees, east

• 12.63 degrees, north  and 121.95 degrees, east

• 15.62 degrees, north  and 128.90 degrees, east

• 11.54 degrees, north  and 126.92 degrees, east

What is the relative location of Capiz based on its coordinates?

• Aklan

• Manila

• Cebu

• Caticlan

All of the following are incorrect about the insular location of Capiz, EXCEPT.

• Capiz is surrounded by Subahata Reef.

• Capiz is surrounded by the Jintolo Channel.

• Capiz is surrounded by the Roxas Channel.

• Capiz is surrounded by bodies of water.

Which of the following is considered as the tallest mountains?

• Mt. Halcon

• Mt. Pulag

• Mt. Mayon

• Mt. Apo

Which is TRUE about Pacific Ocean?

• Pacific Ocean is the smallest ocean.

• Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.

• Pacific Ocean encompasses a half of the earth’s surface.

• Pacific Ocean extends to the Atlantic Ocean.