WorksheetsSOCSCI 8.QUIZ.007.THE PHILIPPINES. LANDFORMS, WATERFORMS AND RES
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 52mins
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Student Name (LAST, FIRST MI.):
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Student Number:
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Subject:
a)
GE 6
b)
GE 6
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Days:
a)
MWF
b)
TTH
c)
SAT
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Time Start:
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Time End:
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Contact Number:
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8.
What is the predominant landform in the Philippines?
a)
Plateaus
b)
Valleys
c)
Mountains
d)
Plains
9.
Which mountain range is found in Luzon and is known for its rich mineral deposits?
a)
Sierra Madre
b)
Zambales Mountains
c)
Cordillera Central
d)
Caraballo Mountains
10.
Which of the following is not a major active volcano in the Philippines?
a)
Mount Mayon
b)
Mount Pinatubo
c)
Mount Apo
d)
Mount Taal
11.
What type of landform is formed by the dissolution of limestone over time?
a)
Mesa
b)
Plateau
c)
Karst landscape
d)
Escarpment
12.
Which of the following is not a major water form in the Philippines?
a)
Lake Lanao
b)
Cagayan River
c)
Pasig River
d)
Zamboanga River
13.
Which lake is the largest lake in the Philippines in terms of surface area?
a)
Laguna de Bay
b)
Lake Taal
c)
Lake Lanao
d)
Lake Mainit
14.
What is the primary agricultural activity in the Cotabato Valley?
a)
Sugarcane farming
b)
Rice cultivation
c)
Coffee plantations
d)
Rubber production
15.
What mineral resource is extensively mined in the Caraga Region of the Philippines?
a)
Gold
b)
Copper
c)
Nickel
d)
Iron
16.
Which of the following is not a major concern associated with mining activities in the Philippines?
a)
Deforestation
b)
Soil erosion
c)
Water pollution
d)
Air pollution
17.
What type of forest covers the majority of the Philippines before significant deforestation?
a)
Rainforest
b)
Deciduous forest
c)
Taiga
d)
Savannah
18.
Which of the following islands is not part of the Philippines' main island groups?
a)
Luzon
b)
Mindanao
c)
Sumatra
d)
Visayas
19.
What is the largest coral reef system in the Philippines?
a)
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
b)
Apo Reef Natural Park
c)
Danjugan Island
d)
Hundred Islands National Park
20.
Which of the following is not a major river in Luzon?
a)
Cagayan River
b)
Pampanga River
c)
Agusan River
d)
Abra River
21.
What is the primary purpose of the Angat Dam in Luzon?
a)
Irrigation
b)
Hydropower generation
c)
Flood control
d)
Water supply for Metro Manila
22.
What is the term for the region in Luzon known for its vast rice fields and agricultural plains?
a)
Cagayan Valley
b)
Central Luzon Plain
c)
Bicol Region
d)
Ilocos Region
23.
Which island in the Philippines is known for its extensive coconut plantations?
a)
Negros
b)
Palawan
c)
Mindoro
d)
Leyte
24.
What is the primary source of freshwater for irrigation in the Philippines?
a)
Lakes
b)
Rivers
c)
Reservoirs
d)
Groundwater
25.
What geological phenomenon is responsible for the formation of most of the Philippine islands?
a)
Tectonic plate movement
b)
Glacial erosion
c)
Volcanic activity
d)
Sedimentary deposition
26.
Which river is considered the longest river in the Philippines?
a)
Cagayan River
b)
Agusan River
c)
Pampanga River
d)
Abra River
27.
What is the term for the process of dissolving limestone and forming caves and underground rivers?
a)
Erosion
b)
Weathering
c)
Deposition
d)
Karstification
28.
Which agricultural practice would be most suitable in a mountainous region like the Cordillera Central?
a)
Terrace farming
b)
Flood irrigation
c)
Center pivot irrigation
d)
Rainfed agriculture
29.
In which region of the Philippines would you expect to find extensive coconut plantations?
a)
Cordillera Administrative Region
b)
Ilocos Region
c)
Bicol Region
d)
Central Visayas Region
30.
Considering the high volcanic activity in the Philippines, which renewable energy source is most commonly utilized?
a)
Solar power
b)
Wind power
c)
Geothermal energy
d)
Biomass energy
31.
What type of landform is most likely associated with limestone caves and underground rivers?
a)
Mesa
b)
Plateau
c)
Karst landscape
d)
Escarpment
32.
In which island group of the Philippines would you find the Sierra Madre mountain range?
a)
Luzon
b)
Visayas
c)
Mindanao
d)
Palawan
33.
What is the primary purpose of the Magat Dam in the Philippines?
a)
Flood control
b)
Irrigation
c)
Hydropower generation
d)
Water supply for Metro Manila
34.
Which of the following is a key environmental concern associated with deforestation in the Philippines?
a)
Increased biodiversity
b)
Soil erosion
c)
Reduced carbon emissions
d)
Enhanced water retention
35.
How does the topography of the Philippines influence the distribution of agricultural activities?
a)
By determining the availability of water resources
b)
By affecting the type of crops that can be grown
c)
By influencing the intensity of human settlements
d)
By regulating the temperature and climate
36.
Which natural disaster is often associated with volcanic eruptions in the Philippines?
a)
Typhoons
b)
Earthquakes
c)
Landslides
d)
Tsunamis
37.
How does the presence of coral reefs benefit the Philippines' marine ecosystems?
a)
By reducing water pollution
b)
By providing habitat for marine organisms
c)
By increasing ocean acidity
d)
By enhancing wave energy
38.
Which factor contributes most to the high biodiversity in the Philippine coral reefs?
a)
Ocean currents
b)
Pollution levels
c)
Temperature fluctuations
d)
Human activities
39.
What impact does deforestation have on the water cycle in the Philippines?
a)
Decreases evaporation
b)
Increases transpiration
c)
Reduces precipitation
d)
Enhances groundwater recharge
40.
How does the geography of the Philippines influence the distribution of ethnic groups across the islands?
a)
Determines political boundaries
b)
Affects economic opportunities
c)
Shapes cultural practices
d)
Regulates transportation networks
41.
What relationship exists between volcanic eruptions and agricultural productivity in volcanic areas?
a)
Positive correlation
b)
Negative correlation
c)
No correlation
d)
Indeterminate correlation
42.
How do coastal mangrove forests contribute to shoreline protection and biodiversity?
a)
By reducing sedimentation
b)
By increasing wave erosion
c)
By providing habitat for marine life
d)
By promoting algal blooms
43.
Which policy approach would be most effective in mitigating deforestation in the Philippines?
a)
Implementing stricter logging regulations
b)
Providing subsidies for timber companies
c)
Encouraging land conversion for agriculture
d)
Ignoring deforestation issues
44.
What criteria should be considered when evaluating the sustainability of mining activities in the Philippines?
a)
Economic profitability only
b)
Environmental impact and social welfare
c)
Political influence
d)
Technological advancements
45.
How would you assess the effectiveness of water management strategies in reducing drought impacts in agricultural regions?
a)
By analyzing crop yields
b)
By measuring groundwater levels
c)
By conducting community surveys
d)
By monitoring rainfall patterns
46.
What ethical considerations are important when evaluating the development of hydroelectric dams in ecologically sensitive areas?
a)
Economic benefits only
b)
Environmental conservation and indigenous rights
c)
Government regulations
d)
Technological advancements
47.
Which approach is most appropriate for assessing the impact of tourism on fragile ecosystems in the Philippines?
a)
Conducting ecological surveys
b)
Promoting tourism without restrictions
c)
Ignoring environmental concerns
d)
Focusing only on economic gains
48.
If tasked with designing a sustainable farming system in a mountainous region, which elements would you include?
a)
Large-scale monoculture farming
b)
Agroforestry practices
c)
Heavy pesticide use
d)
Land clearing without erosion control
49.
What innovative solutions could be developed to reduce water pollution in Philippine rivers and lakes?
a)
Promoting stricter fishing regulations
b)
Implementing wastewater treatment plants
c)
Encouraging industrial waste dumping
d)
Ignoring pollution sources
50.
How would you design a community-based conservation program to protect endangered species in the Philippines?
a)
Engage local communities in habitat restoration efforts
b)
Remove indigenous communities from protected areas
c)
Ignore community involvement in conservation efforts
d)
Promote hunting of endangered species
51.
What strategies would you propose to enhance disaster resilience in coastal communities vulnerable to typhoons and storm surges?
a)
Building seawalls and barriers
b)
Encouraging population growth in vulnerable areas
c)
Ignoring climate change impacts
d)
Promoting sustainable coastal development
52.
If tasked with developing a sustainable tourism plan for a marine protected area in the Philippines, what key components would you include?
a)
Overfishing and pollution
b)
Conservation of marine habitats and responsible tourism practices
c)
Encouraging destructive fishing practices
d)
Ignoring environmental impacts
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