Geography of the Philippines

Which body of water lies to the east of the Philippines?

• South China Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

The absolute location of the Philippines places it in which hemisphere?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

The Philippines is located southeast of which country?

• Japan

• Taiwan

• Vietnam

What type of climate predominantly characterizes the Philippines?

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Temperate

How many distinct seasons does the Philippines have?

• One

• Two

• Three

The theory that explains the formation of islands in the Philippines through volcanic activity is known as:

• Land bridge theory

• Volcanic island theory

• Continental drift theory

The Philippines is part of which geological feature often associated with volcanism?

• The Ring of Fire

• The Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• The Himalayas

How did the land bridge theory explain the migration of species to the Philippines?

• Through the use of boats

• By natural migration during low sea levels

• Through volcanic eruptions

What is the Continental Shelf Theory?

• A theory that explains volcanic activity in the Philippines

• A theory suggesting that the Philippines was part of a larger landmass connected to Asia

• A theory focused on the ocean currents around the Philippines

What does the Austronesian Theory propose about the early Filipinos?

• They are descendants of a seafaring people from Taiwan

• They evolved independently in the Philippines

• They migrated from the Americas