Geography of the Philippines

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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?

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?

Islands of Treasures

Archipelago of Jewels

Land of Gold (correct)

Land of Pearl

Who named the Philippine Islands 'Maniolas' in an ancient map?

Claudius Ptolemy Signup and view all the answers

'Felipinas' was a name given to the Philippines in honor of which Crown Prince?

King Felipe II Signup and view all the answers

'Pearl of the Orient Sea' was a nickname popularized by which Filipino historical figure?

Jose Rizal Signup and view all the answers

What geographic feature separates the Philippines from Taiwan?

Bashi Channel Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Philippine location considered significant?

It is a bridge between the Occidental and Oriental Worlds Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's landmass does the Philippines occupy?

0.2% Signup and view all the answers

Which Philippine President is known for declaring martial law and imposing authoritarian rule?

President Marcos Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the 11 main islands of the Philippines?

Sumatra Signup and view all the answers

What is the southernmost island of the Philippines, located about 24 km from Sabah (North Borneo)?

Saluag Isle Signup and view all the answers

Which Philippine island has the largest area?

Palawan Signup and view all the answers

On what date did President Marcos sign Presidential Decree No. 1596 declaring the Kalayaan (Spratly) Island as part of the Philippines?

June 11, 1978 Signup and view all the answers

What is the topography used to refer to?

Physical features of a country Signup and view all the answers

Which Philippine strait is known as the narrowest in the world?

San Juanico Strait Signup and view all the answers

Which Philippine peninsula is referred to as historic?

Bataan Peninsula Signup and view all the answers

Where is Mount Pulag located in the Philippines?

Luzon Signup and view all the answers