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What is the significance of rainfall in the climate of the Philippines?
What is the significance of rainfall in the climate of the Philippines?
- It is not significant at all
- It is important for agriculture (correct)
- It affects the President's decisions
- It determines the number of islands
During which months do most rainy days occur in the Philippines?
During which months do most rainy days occur in the Philippines?
- July to October (correct)
- May to August
- November to February
- March to June
What was the name given to the Philippines by early Chinese traders?
What was the name given to the Philippines by early Chinese traders?
- Islands of Treasures
- Archipelago of Jewels
- Land of Gold (correct)
- Land of Pearl
Who named the Philippine Islands 'Maniolas' in an ancient map?
Who named the Philippine Islands 'Maniolas' in an ancient map?
'Felipinas' was a name given to the Philippines in honor of which Crown Prince?
'Felipinas' was a name given to the Philippines in honor of which Crown Prince?
'Pearl of the Orient Sea' was a nickname popularized by which Filipino historical figure?
'Pearl of the Orient Sea' was a nickname popularized by which Filipino historical figure?
What geographic feature separates the Philippines from Taiwan?
What geographic feature separates the Philippines from Taiwan?
Why is the Philippine location considered significant?
Why is the Philippine location considered significant?
What percentage of the world's landmass does the Philippines occupy?
What percentage of the world's landmass does the Philippines occupy?
Which Philippine President is known for declaring martial law and imposing authoritarian rule?
Which Philippine President is known for declaring martial law and imposing authoritarian rule?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 11 main islands of the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 11 main islands of the Philippines?
What is the southernmost island of the Philippines, located about 24 km from Sabah (North Borneo)?
What is the southernmost island of the Philippines, located about 24 km from Sabah (North Borneo)?
Which Philippine island has the largest area?
Which Philippine island has the largest area?
On what date did President Marcos sign Presidential Decree No. 1596 declaring the Kalayaan (Spratly) Island as part of the Philippines?
On what date did President Marcos sign Presidential Decree No. 1596 declaring the Kalayaan (Spratly) Island as part of the Philippines?
What is the topography used to refer to?
What is the topography used to refer to?
Which Philippine strait is known as the narrowest in the world?
Which Philippine strait is known as the narrowest in the world?
Which Philippine peninsula is referred to as historic?
Which Philippine peninsula is referred to as historic?
Where is Mount Pulag located in the Philippines?
Where is Mount Pulag located in the Philippines?
