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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the largest natural pearl in the world called?

<p>Pearl of Allah (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Tamaraw (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the habitats of the tamaraw?

<p>Philippine forests (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of flora?

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

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

<p>Mindanao (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trees are common in the forests of the Philippines?

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

What is the largest flower in the world?

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

Where does Rafflesia mira thrive in the Philippines?

<p>All of the avove (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the diameter range of the Rafflesia mira flower?

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

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

<p>True (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tarsier is the largest primate in the world.

<p>False (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Philippine Fauna

  • The smallest primate in the world is the pygmy marmoset, not found in the Philippines.
  • The tamaraw, an endemic dwarf buffalo, lives in the Mount Iglit-Baco National Park on Mindoro Island.

Philippine Flora

  • The Rafflesia mira is the largest flower in the world, with a diameter ranging from 60 to 100 centimeters.
  • The "Pearl of Allah" is the largest natural pearl in the world, weighing 14 pounds and found in the Philippines.
  • The Philippines has a diverse flora, with over 8,000 species of flowering plants in its forests.
  • Nearly 50% of the Philippines' forests are located in Mindanao.
  • The most common trees in Philippine forests include dipterocarp, lauan, narra, and apitong.
  • The Philippines has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, with high levels of humidity due to its location and surrounding bodies of water.

Philippine Biodiversity

  • The Philippines experiences high levels of humidity due to its location and surrounding bodies of water.
  • Deforestation has led to soil erosion and habitat loss in the Philippines.
  • The tabios or sinarapan fish, at a mere 4 mm, can be found in Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur.
  • The lady slipper orchid and waling-waling are just two examples of the many orchid species found in the Philippines.
  • The Philippines has a rich and diverse marine fauna, with waters surrounding it hosting a variety of fish species.
  • The Philippines' unique geographical features, such as its volcanic mountains and surrounding bodies of water, are key to its rich biodiversity.

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