Geography Quiz.docx

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Write place value of underlined digit 1)

5688

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3180

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7140

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8282

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7969

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2715

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8423

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4496

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3016

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3622

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393

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3090

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1448

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7852

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700

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8017

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8503

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5064

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4100

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2374

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2072

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3865

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7224

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7008

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This map shows what the weather of a specific area has been or could be. A: Weather Map B: Road Map C: Population Map

What do the Philippines compare to in area? A: slightly smaller than California B: slightly larger than Alaska C: slightly larger than Arizona D: same size as Rhode Island

Choose the best description for the terrain of the Philippines. A: mostly rainforests B: mostly mountains C: mostly deserts

his is the lowest point in the Philippines. A: Philippine Sea B: Mount Apo C: South China Sea

D: Celebes Sea

This is the highest point in the Philippines. A: Mount Logan B: Mount McKinley C: Mount Apo D: Mount Rainier

There are many natural resources in the Philippines. Which of the following is not one of these natural resources? A: timber B: petroleum C: cobalt D: oil

Philippine archipelago is made up of how many islands? A: 1,050 B: 3,000 C: 7,107 D: 10,800

Which of the following is not a main body of water in Southeastern Asia? A: Amazon River B: Sulu Sea C: Celebes Sea D: Luzon Strait

The Philippines is part of a western Pacific arc system that is characterized by what? A: tornados

B: active volcanoes C: heat waves D: dust storms

All of the Philippines islands are prone to what? A: earthquakes B: drownings C: flooding D: tidal waves Average: 1. Approximately how long is a flight from Manila to Palawan?

45 minutes to 1 hour 3 to 4 hours 2 to 3 hours 10 to 20 minutes

2. Palawan is the name of an island and a __________.

county province city town

3. Palawan was colonized by which country in the 18th century?

France Portugal England

Spain

4. Palawan is in which administrative region?

Visayas MIMAROPA Mindanao It is its own region

5. Is there an island in Palawan where zebras live?

Yes No

6. What do you call the native boat that is used by the people of Palawan?

Lunes Kalaw Vinta Banka

7. In 2011, Busuanga Island, the island north of Palawan Island, had cemented roads for cars.

True False

8. Which of these has a larger area of jurisdiction than Palawan?

None of these--Palawan has the largest total area of jurisdiction

Romblon Oriental Mindoro Marinduque

9. Due to its mountainous land, tricycles are used for transportation in Palawan.

True False

10. On the island of Busuanga, there is a mountain that has a cross built on its peak. What is the name of the mountain?

Mt. Makinit Bundok de Jesus Mt. Coron Mt. Tapyas Capital provinces: 1. What is the capital of the province Abra?

Kabugao Lagawe La Trinidad Bangued

2. What is the capital of Ilocos Norte?

Vigan Lingayen San Fernando

Laoag City

3. What is the capital of Batanes?

Tuguegarao Basco Ilagan Bayombong

4. What is the capital of Bataan?

Malolos San Fernando Palayan City Balanga City

5. What is the capital of Aurora?

Santa Cruz Batangas City Baler Trece Martires

6. What is the capital of Albay?

Virac Daet Legaspi City Pili

7. What is the capital of Aklan?

Jordan San Jose de Buenavista Kalibo Roxas City

8. What is the capital of Bohol?

Tagbilaran City Dumaguete City Cebu City Siquijor

9. What is the capital of Biliran?

Catarman Borongan Naval Tacloban City

10. What is the capital of Basilan?

Maasin Dipolog City Lamitan Pagadian City

11. What is the capital of Bukidnon?

Malaybalay Oroquieta City Mambajao Cagayan De Oro City

12. What is the capital of Davao Del Norte?

Tagum City Mati Digos Alabel

13. What is the capital of Lanao Del Norte?

Isulam Tubod Kidapawan City Koronadal

14. What of these is the capital of Agusan Del Norte?

Cabadbaran Surigao City Prosperidad Tandag

15. What is the capital of Lanao Del Sur?

Bongao Maganoy Marawi City Jolo

Easy: 1. What is the capital of the Republic of the Philippines?

Cebu Manila Davao Baguio

2. What is the "Summer Capital" of the Philippines?

Quezon City Davao City Baguio City Cebu City

3. What is the oldest city of the Philippines?

Manila Davao Pasig Cebu

4. What is the largest island of the Philippine Archipelago?

Visayas Palawan Mindanao Luzon

5. The Philippines is predominantly Catholic in religion. Islam is the second largest religion of the Philippines and most of the Filipino Muslims live in what island?

Luzon Tawi-Tawi Visayas Mindanao

6. During World War Two, it was known as "The Rock" due to its fortress and the strong resistance of the USAFFE (United States Army Forces in the Far East) forces. What is the name of this island?

Bataan Mindoro Palawan Corregidor

7. Where can you find the marker for "Kilometer 0 (zero)"? It is the distance reference to all points in the country.

Bonifacio Shrine There is no such thing Quezon Monument Rizal Monument in Luneta Park

8. Where is the highest peak in the Philippines?

Mt. Pulag Mt. Apo Mt. Pinatubo Mt. Province

9. What is the longest river in the Philippines?

Agno River Marikina River Pasig River Cagayan River

10. Where can you find Mayon Volcano?

Catanduanes Camarines Norte Albay Sorsogon

11. What is the provincial capital of Isabela?

San Fernando Tuguegarao Ilagan Malolos

12. The Philippines is composed of approximately how many islands?

6,506 7,107 15,007 2,019

13. What is the largest province in the Philippines in terms of land area?

Palawan Cagayan Isabela Maguindanao

14. What is the longest mountain range in the Country?

Caraballo Pinatubo Cordillera Sierra Madre

15. In the early 1990s, this volcano exploded and it is one the most violent in the 20th century. What is the name of this volcano?

Mt. Pinatubo Mt. Kanlaon Mt. Mayon Mt. Hibok-hibok