Geography of the Philippines Quiz

How many islands make up the Philippines?

• 5,000

• 8,500

• 7,641

• 10,000

What are the three main geographic areas of the Philippines?

• Luzon, Visayas, Batanes

• Visayas, Mindanao, Sulu

• Luzon, Palawan, Mindanao

• Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

What is the primary composition of the islands in the Philippines?

• Basalt and sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock and coral

• Sand and clay

• Granite and limestone

What type of climate does the Philippines have?

• Arid and desert-like

• Polar and cold

• Tropical and strongly monsoonal

• Temperate and dry

From which direction do rain-bearing winds blow during the rainy season?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• Northwest

• Southwest

When do the drier winds typically come to the Philippines?

• May to October

• April to June

• January to March

• November to February

What is a significant environmental issue faced by the Philippines?

• Desertification

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Glacial melting

What is a concern regarding air pollution in the Philippines?

• Large populations in urban centers

• Deforestation effects

• Excessive vehicle emissions

• High levels of industrial waste

What is a notable physical feature of the Philippines?

• Irregular configuration of the archipelago

• Flat plains

• High desert areas

• Extensive tundra regions

What is the general trend of the river systems in the Philippines?

• Northward

• Southward

• Westward

• Eastward