GR 7 2Q SS L2: Geography Quiz PHIL

What is the geographic coordinate system used to locate places on Earth?

• Degrees of longitude and latitude

• Meters and kilometers

• Feet and inches

• Pounds and ounces

In which continent is the Philippines located?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

What is an archipelago?

• A group or chain of islands surrounded by bodies of water

• A large landmass

• A type of volcano

• A type of mountain

How many islands make up the Philippines?

• 7

• 76

• 764

• 7,641

Which are the three main groups of islands in the Philippines?

• Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

• Sumatra, Java, and Borneo

• Hawaii, Tahiti, and Fiji

• Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico

What is the capital of the Philippines?

• Manila

• Bangkok

• Jakarta

• Hanoi

Where is the Philippine archipelago located?

• Along the Pacific Ring of Fire

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

• In the Mediterranean Sea

Why does the Philippines have a lot of volcanoes and mountains?

• Because it is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire

• Because of its proximity to the equator

• Because of its high elevation

• Because of its unique geological formation

What bodies of water surround the Philippines?

• Luzon Strait, Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean, West Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea, and Sulu Sea

• Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea

• Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Guinea

• Baltic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and Caspian Sea

What is the Luzon Strait?

• A body of water found in the northern part of the Philippines

• A mountain range in Luzon

• A volcano in Luzon

• A city in Luzon