First Periodical Test in Social Studies 4

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the globe into northern and southern hemispheres?

• equator

• latitude

• longitude

• prime meridian

In which region of Asia is the Philippines located?

• Southeast Asia

• Southwest Asia

• Northeast Asia

• Northwest Asia

What is the term for the vertical line that runs from north to south and divides the eastern and western hemispheres?

• equator

• latitude

• longitude

• prime meridian

The territory of the Philippines is composed of large and small islands. How many are there?

• 7,101

• 7,190

• 7,641

• 7,601

What body of water is located to the northeast of the Philippines?

• Celebes Sea

• Philippine Sea

• West Philippine Sea

• Sulu Sea

What is the term for identifying the location of a place based on the surrounding landforms?

• country

• bisinal

• insular

• territory

According to the 1935 Constitution, which island was added to the territory of the Philippines?

• Batanes

• Sabah

• Mangsee and Turtle

• Spratly

This landform is known as the highest mountain in the Philippines. What is it?

• Mount Apo

• Sierra Madre

• Chocolate Hills

• Mayon Volcano

What is the term for the general condition of the weather in a place related to the atmosphere?

• air

• climate

• weather

• temperature

What is the main agency that uses storm warnings to convey the strength or weakness of the wind?

• DENR

• DOST

• NDRRMC

• PAGASA