Nation Check – Philippines as a Nation

What is the absolute location of the Philippines?

• Near the Pacific Ocean

• Southeast of China

• Around 13°N, 122°E

• North of Malaysia

What is relative location?

• A place’s exact latitude and longitude

• The name of a country

• Where a place is in comparison to others

• The position of the equator

Which of the following best describes the Philippines' relative location?

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• North of the South Pole

• East of Vietnam and west of the Pacific Ocean

• Between Europe and Africa

Which tool shows Earth’s surface in a round, 3D model?

• Map

• Globe

• Compass

• GPS

What are the four primary directions?

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• East, West, Right, Left

• North, East, South, West

• Latitude, Longitude, Map, Globe

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a nation?

• People have different beliefs and never celebrate together

• People speak a common language

• People share the same history and traditions

• People feel a strong sense of belonging to their country

What is absolute location?

• A place described by nearby landmarks or directions

• The name of a city or country

• The exact position of a place using latitude and longitude

• A place that moves from time to time

Why is the Philippines part of the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• Because it is surrounded by oceans

• Because it is near the equator

• Because it has many tall mountains

• Because it lies in an area with many volcanoes and frequent earthquakes

Why is the Philippines considered a nation?

• Because it is an island

• Because it is far from other countries

• Because it has people, land, a government, and shared identity

• Because it is part of Asia

As a Lasallian, how can you be a responsible citizen of your nation?

• By ignoring rules

• By staying silent when there’s a problem

• By learning about your country and serving others

• By traveling to other countries