Philippine Forest and Wildlife Quiz

What type of forest in the Philippines is dominated by trees from the Dipterocarpaceae family?

• Pine Forest

• Mangrove Forest

• Montane Forest

• Dipterocarp Forest

Which of the following forests is typically found in highland areas like Benguet and Mountain Province?

• Mossy Forest

• Pine Forest

• Mangrove Forest

• Ultramafic Forest

The Caimpugan peatland and Leyte Sab-a Basin are examples of:

• Mangrove forests

• Montane forests

• Peat swamp forests

• Karst forests

What is a major characteristic of ultramafic forests?

• High rainfall

• Abundant hardwoods

• Regular flooding

• Nutrient-deficient soils

Which act governs the protection of natural parks in the Philippines?

• RA 9147

• Clean Air Act

• NIPAS Act (RA 7586)

• Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

Which of the following is an example of a non-timber forest product (NTFP)?

• Narra wood

• Rattan

• Mahogany

• Dipterocarp logs

The Philippine Eagle is considered:

• Least Concern

• Extinct

• Near Threatened

• Critically Endangered

What is the purpose of the National Greening Program?

• Promote logging operations

• Reforestation and forest restoration

• Build forest roads

• Establish timber plantations

Which combination of forest types best supports both biodiversity and climate regulation in the Philippines?

• Pine and mangrove forests

• Montane and ultramafic forests

• Dipterocarp and peat swamp forests

• All of the above

If a coastal community were to lose its mangrove forest, what would be the most likely immediate impact?

• Less rainfall

• Lower temperatures

• Increased vulnerability to storm surges

• Fewer endemic birds