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WorksheetsQuiz on Philippine Provinces, maps, and resources
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 50mins
How many provinces are there in the Philippines?
50
81
100
75
What do political maps show?
Cities and major roads
Population density
Weather patterns
Natural resources
What is a map scale used for?
To find resources
To identify cities
To determine distances
To show the weather
What is a regional map?
A map of the world
A map showing areas within a region
A map of cities only
A map of the entire country
What is the purpose of dividing the country into regions?
To create more maps
To increase the number of provinces
To make it easier for the government to provide services
To confuse people
What is a population map used for?
To display weather
To present information about the population
To indicate roads
To show landforms
What are the different kinds of landforms mentioned?
Islands and canyons
Mountains and valleys
Hills and plateaus
All of the above
What is an important resource where we find vegetation that is source of our food?
Plastic
Glass
Land
Concrete
What do bodies of water provide?
Marine resources and energy
Only energy
Only fish
Only drinking water
What is the working population composed of?
People who can work
Students
Elderly people
Children
What is a topographic map used for?
To indicate major roads
To display population
To show weather patterns
To understand landforms and bodies of water
What is the significance of forests?
They only grow in cities
They are not useful
They provide wood and are home to plants and animals
They are only for decoration
What is the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)?
A type of map
A type of landform
A region created in 1989
A city in the Philippines
What is the main purpose of natural resources?
To create pollution
To meet the needs of communities
To confuse people
To make maps
What is a common feature of places in a region?
No similarities
Different traditions
Common landforms and climate
Different languages
What is the purpose of a climate map?
To show population distribution
To display weather patterns
To indicate major highways
To represent land use
What type of information does a resource map provide?
Locations of natural resources
Population statistics
Weather forecasts
Transportation routes
What is the significance of a political boundary?
It defines the limits of a country or region
It shows the location of natural resources
It indicates climate zones
It represents cultural differences
Which of the following is a characteristic of a plateau?
It is a flat elevated area
It is a low-lying area
It is surrounded by mountains
It is a type of valley
Give one way for you to help conserve energy?
What are the available energy sources that we have in the Philippines?
hydroelectric energy
thermal energy
Coal
nuclear energy
(a) is the primary source of energy in the Philippines that is used to produce electricity.
Match the resources to their examples:
Land Resources
crops, lumber
Water Resources
rivers, lakes
Mineral Resources
gold, silver
Energy Resources
coal, oil
Forest Resources
timber, paper
How many Provinces are their in National Capital Region?
(a)
Match the color that is used in topographic maps:
blue
bodies of water
green
flat land
brown
high land
Why was the Philippines divided into regions? Choose 3 answers.
For colonizers to easily conquer the country
For a more efficient management of the country
For easier delivery of basic services
For a more equal standard of living
For the government to easily seclude areas with high number of oppositions
How many regions are in Luzon?
5
6
7
8
What region has the highest number of provinces?
Central Luzon
Eastern Visayas
MIMAROPA
Western Visayas
Why is it important to know about the nation's territory?
for citizens to know what resources to exploit
for the government to know which areas to sell to foreigners
for citizens and the government to work together in protecting it
for students to have something to study in class
How many regions does the Philippines have?
15
16
17
18
Give an example of a peninsula found in the Philippines.
What is the highest peak in the Philippines?
(a)
The ___________________ is the 2nd largest river in the country.
Rio Grande de Mindanao
Rio Grande de Cagayan
Abra River
This river is the biggest and longest river in the Philippines and its tributaries drain in Cagayan Valley.
Rio Grande de Mindanao
Rio Grande de Cagayan
Pampanga River
Abra River
The Philippine is known as the ___________________ because anyone who travels to Asia from the Pacific Ocean passes by the Philippines.
"Gateway to the West"
"Gateway to the East"
"Gateway to the South"
"Gateway to the North"
Philippines is an archipelago located in?
Southeast Asia
East Asia
Central Asia
Western Asia
Give an example of a volcano found int he Philippines.
Give an example of plateau found in the Philippines.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.
Renewable Energy
Fossil Fuels
Nonrenewable Energy
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non renewable
Energy that uses heat that comes from within the Earth is called
Geophysical
Geography
Geothermal
Geographic
*What form of energy is this?
Geothermal
Hydroelectric
Solar energy
What are the advantages of the Philippines being an archipelago? You can choose more than one answer.
There's a very good supply of marine resources.
Due to the scattered islands, transportation and communication will take time.
There are many ports ideal for trading products with other countries.
The country has many historical landmarks and scenic spots to offer to local and international tourists.
It is very hot and humid.
What is the disadvantage of the Philippines being an archipelago? Choose only one.
It easy to protect and defend the islands.
There are many natural resources in the archipelago.
The country has many historical landmarks.
Due to scattered islands, transporation and communication will take time.
A term that is made up of different provinces grouped together.
Barangay
Province
Region
Country
The regions are divided into smaller areas, called?
Province
Barangay
Country
City
Region 1 is also known as (a) .
Which of the following is known as one of the smallest volcanoes in the world?
Mayon Volcano
Mount Kanlaon
Taal Volcano
Mount Apo
Which provinces can be found in Visayas? (choose 3 answers)
Bohol
Negros
Maguindanao
Mindoro
Samar
Check the PRIMARY DIRECTIONS in the Compass Rose.
North
Northeast
East
West
Southwest
It is a representation or drawing of the Earth's surface or part of it.
Globe
Map
Which region in the Philippines has its own regional government?
NCR
ARMM
The Philippines is known for its beautiful natural resources and tourist spots. What famous volcano located in the Philippines is know for its perfect cone?
Mt. Pinatubo
Mt. Mayon
Mt. Kanlaon
Mt. Apo
Region 4-b is also called as MIMAROPA. What provinces are located in this particular region?
Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, and Marinduque
Mindoro, Pasay, Rosario, and Masbate
Mindoro Occidental and Oriental, Palawan, Romblon,and Marinduque
No provinces at all
It is a landform surrounded by water on the majority of its border while being connected to a mainland from which it extends.
Plateau
Valley
Peninsula
Island
What does PSA stand for?
(a)
A political map that shows the areas of a country.
(a)
What is the Capital of Philippines?
Quezon City
Antipolo City
Cebu City
Manila
This city/municipality has the smallest population.
Caloocan
Navotas
Pateros
San Juan
What tool was used to study the population of the cities?
Bar graph
Pie graph
Population map
San Juan
Which city would need more houses, schools, and hospitals?
Caloocan
Marikina
Pateros
San Juan
What tool did we use to study the population of the cities?
Bar graph
Table
Population map
Topic: Agricultural Land
Question: The Philippines is one of the world's largest producers of these products. It has also contributed to the country's agricultural exports.
sugarcane
mangoes
coconuts
durian
Topic: Mineral Resources of the Philippines
Question: Used in the production of glass, ceramics, and silicon-wafers for the electronics industry.
Silica
Quartz
Quartz and Silica
Quartz or Silica
The pictures show examples of ______________.
land resource
water resource
mineral resource
forest resource
The pictures show examples of ______________.
land resource
marine resource
forest resource
mineral resource
When you lessen the amount you use, you are ________.
conserving
recycling
reducing
reusing
When people use the old things to make new things, they are _____________.
conserving
recycling
reducing
reusing
When people use natural resources like coal, gas, and oil, wisely to make them last longer, they are ____________.
conserving
recycling
reducing
reusing
Saving the environment is something only older people can do.
FALSE
TRUE
Which of the following is not a physical feature of the Philippines?
Coral reefs
Tundra
Rainforests
Volcanoes
