Diagnostic Phase Review

Study Notes

Arctic Region Location: Found in the North Pole region.
Copernicus’ Thesis: Proposed in "De Revolutionibus" that the Earth revolves around the sun.
Visible Island from Y’Ami: On a sunny day, Taiwan is visible from Y’Ami, the northernmost isle of the Philippines.
Location Near Taiwan: Batanes is located near Taiwan and north of Ilocos Norte.

New Highway Project in the Philippines: The most feasible route would likely be one that follows the coastline to avoid mountainous terrain.

Baghdad and Syria: Baghdad is to Iraq as Damascus is to Syria.
Land of the Aztecs: The Valley of Mexico is recognized as the historical territory of the Aztecs.
Nile River: Known as an "international" river due to its significance and use by multiple countries.

The Nile is recognized as an “international” river due to its importance in multiple countries.
It provides vital water resources and agricultural productivity to Egypt and Sudan, supporting millions of livelihoods.
The Nile is the longest river in the world, contributing significantly to global geography and hydrology.
It traverses eleven countries in Southeast Africa, highlighting its extensive reach and impact on regional ecosystems and economies.
The river's waters ultimately flow into the Mediterranean Sea, playing a key role in marine and coastal environments.