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What is the main difference between hills and mountains?
Which volcano is known as the smallest in the Philippines?
What is the primary benefit of a volcano's presence according to the text?
What is 'spelunking' as referred to in the text?
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Where can the Chocolate Hills be found?
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Which Philippine city boasts a group of hills called Elly Hills?
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Which cave system in the Philippines is considered the largest?
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Which ocean bounds the Philippines in the east?
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What is the country's longest and largest river?
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Which body of water bounds the Philippines in the west?
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In which province are the Tabon Caves located?
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What type of bodies of water are usually salty but sometimes fresh?
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What trait is associated with the Ilocanos of the north?
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Which regional group in the Philippines is known for being carefree?
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When was Islam introduced to the Philippines?
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Which group introduced Protestantism to the Philippines?
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Which Filipino independent church was founded in 1902?
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Which religious group has significantly expanded its membership and has unique towering architecture for its churches?
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Where is Pagsanjan Falls located?
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Which other waterfall in the Philippines is mentioned in the text?
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What organization is responsible for promoting tourism in the Philippines?
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How can tourism impact natural resources according to the text?
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Which region is home to Kawasan Falls?
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What is the primary goal of the Department of Tourism in the Philippines?
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Where can information on the most remarkable mountains in the Philippines be found?
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Which source can provide details about weather and climate in the Philippines?
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Where would you look to find the definition of a waterfall?
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Which source provides information about beaches?
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Where can you discover more fun about the Philippines?
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Which source is likely to provide information on rivers?
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Study Notes
Geography of the Philippines
- The Philippines is bounded by the Pacific Ocean in the east, the South China Sea in the west, and the Sulu and Celebes Seas in the south.
- Other seas in the Philippine territory include the Bohol Sea, Camotes Sea, Samar Sea, Sibuyan Sea, Sulu Sea, and the Visayan Sea.
- The country has a total of over 3,000 caves, with the Calbiga Caves in Samar Island Natural Park being the largest cave system in the Philippines and the second largest in Asia.
- Other notable caves in the Philippines include Hinagdanan Cave in Panglao, Bohol, Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan, and Tabon Caves in Quezon, Palawan.
Bodies of Water
- The longest and largest river in the Philippines is the Rio Grande de Cagayan, which is approximately 505 kilometers in length and passes through the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Isabela, and Cagayan.
- Notable waterfalls in the Philippines include Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna, Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, and Kawasan Falls in Badian, Cebu.
Mountains and Volcanoes
- The Mayon Volcano in Albay is one of the country's most impressive and active volcanoes, standing at 2,429 meters high.
- The smallest volcano in the country is Taal Volcano in Batangas.
- Other active volcanoes in the Philippines include Hibok-hibok in Camiguin, Didicas on Babuyan Island, Bulusan in Sorsogon, and Kanlaon in Negros.
Hills and Landforms
- Hills are land formations that are smaller than mountains.
- Notable hills in the Philippines include the Chocolate Hills in Bohol and Elly Hills in Tagbilaran City.
Culture and Tourism
- The Philippines has a rich cultural heritage, with a mix of Islam and Christianity, and a diverse range of ethnic groups and dialects.
- The country has a significant tourism industry, with many opportunities for development and investment in tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, and sustainable development.
- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is the primary government agency responsible for promoting and developing tourism in the country.
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Explore the unique characteristics and dialects of various regional groups in the Philippines, from the sturdy and frugal Ilocanos to the industrious Tagalogs and carefree Visayans. Learn about the religious and colorful tribespeople in Mindanao and the influence of Islam and Christianity on Filipino culture.
