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Explore the Biodiversity of the Philippines
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Explore the Biodiversity of the Philippines

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Which of the following animals is the smallest primate in the world?

  • Tamaraw
  • Tarsier (correct)
  • Monkey-eating eagle
  • Mouse deer

    • Which of the following is not an endemic orchid in the Philippines?

  • Aerides orchid
  • Cattleya orchid
  • Vanda orchids
  • White or ivory flower with magenta bars (correct)

    • What is one of the environmental problems that the country has faced due to deforestation?

  • Decrease in marine fauna
  • Increase in wildlife population
  • Loss of forests (correct)
  • Increase in exotic bird species

    • Which of the following is not a variety of fish found in the waters surrounding the Philippines?

    <p>Barifes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the 4-mm tabios or sinarapan fish be found?

    <p>Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest natural pearl in the world called?

    <p>Pearl of Allah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a reason why tourists are attracted to visit the Philippines?

    <p>Deforestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest shell found in the waters surrounding the Philippines?

    <p>Tridacna gigas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not an exotic bird found in the Philippines?

    <p>Tamaraw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the habitats of the tamaraw?

    <p>Philippine forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to the high level of humidity in the Philippines?

    <p>The direct exposure to the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of flora?

    <p>Plants that live in a particular place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the rich and diverse flora and fauna in the Philippines?

    <p>The abundant rainfall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are almost 50% of the forests in the Philippines located?

    <p>Mindanao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trees are common in the forests of the Philippines?

    <p>Narra, Yakal, Molave, Tanguile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest flower in the world?

    <p>Rafflesia mira</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Rafflesia mira thrive in the Philippines?

    <p>All of the avove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of flowering plants found in the forests of the Philippines?

    <p>8,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many of the flowering plants in the forests of the Philippines are orchids?

    <p>1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter range of the Rafflesia mira flower?

    <p>Between 22 cm and 29 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Philippines has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Philippines experiences high levels of humidity due to its direct exposure to the sun and surrounding bodies of water.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Philippines has deciduous forests where trees shed their leaves during the dry season.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Philippines has more than 8,000 species of flowering plants in its forests.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The Rafflesia mira is the largest flower in the world and can be found in the Philippines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Philippines is home to a variety of orchids, including the lady slipper orchid and waling-waling.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tarsier is the largest primate in the world.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Philippines is surrounded by bodies of water, which contribute to its rich and varied marine fauna.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 4-mm tabios or sinarapan fish can be found in Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "Pearl of Allah" is the largest natural pearl in the world and can be found in the Philippines.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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