Social Studies Quiz

Which is the absolute location of the Philippines?

• 21 degrees S latitude and116-150 degrees W longitude

• 21 degrees N latitude and 116-127 degrees W longitude

• 4-21 degrees S latitude and 140-150 degrees E longitude

• 4-21 degrees N latitude and 116-127 degrees E longitude

Which does not affect the climate of the Philippines?

• elevation and temperature

• number of people

• movements of the Earth

• types of winds

Based on rain distribution, which type of climate evenly distributes rain throughout the year?

• Type 1

• Type 2

• Type 3

• Type 4

Miguel went on a vacation to Baguio City and noticed that the weather there was much cooler than in Cebu, even though it was same the month. What factor could be the reason for the cooler temperature in Baguio?

• A climate zones

• elevation

• movements of the earth

• wind movement

Which landform is composed of islands and islets?

• archipelago

• peninsula

• mountain

• valley

Which major group of islands is located in the north of the Philippines?

• Luzon

• Mindanao

• Palawan

• Visayas

Which document ensures that wildlife is obtained from a legal source?

• Certificate of Wildlife Registration

• Certificate of Trading Wildlife

• Trading Wildlife Permit

• Wildlife Protection Registration

When did the Philippine archipelago undergo melting of glaciers, volcanism, and breakout of land bridges?

• Bronze Age

• Ice Age

• Metal Age

• Stone Age

The equator is found at 0° longitude.

• TRUE

• FALSE, IT SHOULD BE 0 DEGREES LATITUDE

• FALSE, IT SHOULD BE 33.5 LATITUDE

The horizontal lines in the globe are called parallels.

• TRUE

• FALSE, IT SHOULD BE MERIDIANS

• FALSE, IT SHOULD BE EQUATOR