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Which peninsula does the Bicol Region occupy?
Which peninsula does the Bicol Region occupy?
- Caraga Peninsula
- Zamboanga Peninsula
- Bondoc Peninsula
- Bicol Peninsula (correct)
Bicol Region plays a key role in which Philippine culture?
Bicol Region plays a key role in which Philippine culture?
- Tagalog
- Bikolano (correct)
- Ilocano
- Visayan
The Bicol Region protrudes from which major island?
The Bicol Region protrudes from which major island?
- Mindanao
- Luzon (correct)
- Palawan
- Samar
What type of climate is present in Southern Bicol Region?
What type of climate is present in Southern Bicol Region?
During which months does Southern Bicol Region experience a wet season?
During which months does Southern Bicol Region experience a wet season?
What type of rainfall occurs in Bicol Region from March to May?
What type of rainfall occurs in Bicol Region from March to May?
Which weather phenomenon commonly affects the Bicol Region?
Which weather phenomenon commonly affects the Bicol Region?
In what part of Luzon is the Bicol Region located?
In what part of Luzon is the Bicol Region located?
Which sea bounds the Bicol Region to the north?
Which sea bounds the Bicol Region to the north?
Which region borders Bicol to the west?
Which region borders Bicol to the west?
What characterizes the topography of most of the Bicol Region?
What characterizes the topography of most of the Bicol Region?
Which of the following active volcanoes is located in Albay, Bicol Region?
Which of the following active volcanoes is located in Albay, Bicol Region?
Which province is Mount Bulusan located in?
Which province is Mount Bulusan located in?
What agricultural activity is particularly suited to Masbate's landscape?
What agricultural activity is particularly suited to Masbate's landscape?
Which of these industries is Bicol known for?
Which of these industries is Bicol known for?
What is the Bicol Region also known as?
What is the Bicol Region also known as?
What is Abaca internationally known as?
What is Abaca internationally known as?
Rich volcanic soil in Bicol is suitable for what activity?
Rich volcanic soil in Bicol is suitable for what activity?
Which river provides irrigation to Bicol's farmlands?
Which river provides irrigation to Bicol's farmlands?
What resource do the Tiwi Hot Springs provide near Mayon Volcano?
What resource do the Tiwi Hot Springs provide near Mayon Volcano?
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Bicol Region
Bicol Region
Also known as Region 5, it occupies the Bicol Peninsula in Southeast Luzon.
Bicol Region
Bicol Region
The center of Bikolano culture, protruding from Luzon.
Bicol's Provinces and Capitals
Bicol's Provinces and Capitals
Albay (Legazpi City), Camarines Norte (Daet), Camarines Sur (Pili), Catanduanes (Virac), Masbate (Masbate City), Sorsogon (Sorsogon City).
Legazpi City
Legazpi City
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Bicol Region Climate
Bicol Region Climate
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Bicol Region Location
Bicol Region Location
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Bicol Region Topography
Bicol Region Topography
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Notable Volcanoes
Notable Volcanoes
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Bicol Agriculture
Bicol Agriculture
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Cattle Raising in Masbate
Cattle Raising in Masbate
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Abaca (Manila Hemp)
Abaca (Manila Hemp)
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Bicol River
Bicol River
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Tiwi Hot Springs
Tiwi Hot Springs
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Study Notes
- Bicol Region, or Region 5, occupies the Bicol Peninsula.
- It is located in Southeastern Luzon.
- The region serves as the center of Bikolano culture in the country.
- Bicol protrudes from the larger island of Luzon.
- Bicol Region is made up of the following provinces and their capitals:
- Albay- Legazpi City
- Camarines Norte- Daet
- Camarines Sur- Pili
- Catanduanes-Virac
- Masbate-Masbate City
- Sorsogon-Sorsogon City
- Legazpi City in Albay is its regional capital.
Climate
- Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the Southern Bicol Region.
- The Eastern part experiences a wet season from December to February.
- Scattered rainfall occurs from March to May.
- Bicol is located within a typhoon belt.
Location and Topography
- Region 5 is in the Southeastern part of Luzon.
- It is bordered to the North and East by the Philippine Sea, to the South by the Visayas Sea, and to the West by Quezon and Romblon.
- To the east is the Philippine Sea, and on the northern part is Samar Island.
- The region is largely mountainous.
- Many volcanoes are located in Bicol:
- Mayon Volcano in Albay
- Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon
- Pocdol Mountain Range between Albay and Sorsogon
- Mounts Iriga and Isarog in Camarines Sur
Resources, Products, and Industries
- Substantial land is available for agriculture.
- Cattle raising is a source of income, especially in Masbate, due to its extensive grazing areas.
- Bicol is known as the "Abaca Region of the Philippines".
- Its Abaca is known internationally as Manila Hemp.
- Wide plains are found in Camarines Sur and Albay.
- The volcanic soil is suitable for growing crops.
- The Bicol River irrigates the farmlands.
- Tiwi Hot Springs, near Mayon Volcano, generate geothermal energy.
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