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What are the two reasons why the Philippines is considered a rich country in terms of natural resources and biodiversity?
What are the two reasons why the Philippines is considered a rich country in terms of natural resources and biodiversity?
The Philippines is considered a rich country in terms of natural resources and biodiversity because it has a hotspot and mega diversity area for over 6000 plant species and numerous animal species inhabit this area.
What is deforestation?
What is deforestation?
Deforestation is the destruction of big areas of forests.
Where does the Philippines rank among the countries with the fastest loss of forest cover?
Where does the Philippines rank among the countries with the fastest loss of forest cover?
The Philippines ranks 4th among the world's top 10 most threatened forest hotspots.
What causes a flash flood?
What causes a flash flood?
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What is illegal mining?
What is illegal mining?
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Study Notes
Environmental Problems in the Philippines
- The Philippines is considered a rich country due to its natural resources and biodiversity.
- It is one of the rare nations with both a hotspot and mega-diversity area, hosting over 6000 plant species and numerous animal species.
Deforestation
- Deforestation is the destruction of large areas of forests.
- The Philippines is among the countries with the fastest loss of forest cover globally.
- It ranks 4th among the world's top 10 most threatened forest hotspots.
Flash Floods
- A flash flood is a sudden flood of great volume, usually caused by heavy rain.
Illegal Mining
- Illegal mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth without proper authorization.
- It involves extracting minerals from an ore body, lode, vein, seam, or reef that forms the mineralized package of economic interest to the miner.
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Test your knowledge on environmental problems in the Philippines and discover the challenges faced by this rich country in preserving its natural resources and biodiversity. Explore the impact of human activities and learn about potential solutions to these pressing issues.
