Geography and Theories on Origins of Philippines and Filipino

What is geography?

• Geography is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environment. It also explores the physical characteristics of the Earth.

• Geography is the study of numbers and mathematical operations.

• Geography is the study of ancient civilizations and their languages.

• Geography is the study of chemical reactions and laboratory experiments.

Geography is divided into two branches: ______ geography and ______ geography.

• physical; human

• economic; political

• cultural; environmental

• urban; rural

Physical geography focuses on natural features in the environment, including landforms, bodies of water, and natural resources.

• True

• False

Who is a geographer?

• A geographer is a specialist who studies geography and analyzes how people interact with their environment and how locations and places affect human life.

• A geographer is a person who studies the stars and planets.

• A geographer is someone who writes novels and stories.

• A geographer is a scientist who studies chemical reactions.

The word 'geography' comes from the Greek word 'geographia,' which combines 'geo,' meaning 'earth,' and 'graphein,' meaning ______.

• to write

• to draw

• to speak

• to measure

Which of the following is NOT a reason why geography is relevant?

• It provides knowledge about the physical characteristics of the Earth.

• It helps us understand natural hazards.

• It teaches us how to cook.

• It helps us appreciate the history and culture of different places.

The Philippines is made up of how many islands?

• 7,641 islands

• 5,000 islands

• 10,000 islands

• 8,500 islands

Name the three main groups of islands in the Philippines.

• Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

• Luzon, Palawan, and Sulu

• Visayas, Mindanao, and Batanes

• Luzon, Mindoro, and Cebu

What is the total area of the Philippines?

• 300,000 square kilometers

• 500,000 square kilometers

• 150,000 square kilometers

• 1,000,000 square kilometers

What is the largest island in the Philippines located in its northern region?

• Luzon

• Mindanao

• Cebu

• Palawan