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What is the primary role of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines?
What is the primary role of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines?
- Spreading benefits only to the private sector
- Conserving natural resources
- Generating foreign currency and employment through tourism (correct)
- Promoting sustainable development
Which city in the Philippines is known for Maria Cristina Falls?
Which city in the Philippines is known for Maria Cristina Falls?
- Iloilo City
- Iligan City (correct)
- Cebu City
- Manila
How does tourism impact natural resources according to the text?
How does tourism impact natural resources according to the text?
- It significantly impacts natural resources (correct)
- It does not affect the environment
- It has no impact on natural resources
- It always leads to conservation efforts
What is the significance of tourism in the Philippines?
What is the significance of tourism in the Philippines?
Where are Kawasan Falls located in the Philippines?
Where are Kawasan Falls located in the Philippines?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Department of Tourism (DOT) besides promoting tourism?
What is one of the responsibilities of the Department of Tourism (DOT) besides promoting tourism?
What can well-managed tourism do for natural resources according to the text?
What can well-managed tourism do for natural resources according to the text?
What are some of the opportunities available in the Philippines as mentioned in the text?
What are some of the opportunities available in the Philippines as mentioned in the text?
'Tourism is a __ phenomenon.' Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the context.
'Tourism is a __ phenomenon.' Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the context.
Study Notes
Geography
- A lake is a body of fresh or saltwater surrounded by land
- Caves are landforms that are naturally formed beneath the Earth's surface
- Waterfalls are points of interest where water flows over a steep drop or vertical slope
- Rivers are natural flowing bodies of water that begin at a source and flow towards an ocean, lake, or wetland
- A spelunker is one who explores caves, especially as a hobby
Philippines
- The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7,000 islands
- The country has a diverse geography with mountains, volcanoes, and beaches
- The Philippine Eagle is the national bird
- Palawan binturong is a species of bearcat native to the Philippines
- The country has numerous land formations, including caves, mountains, and waterfalls
Tourism
- Tourism is a significant socio-economic activity in the Philippines
- The Department of Tourism is the primary government agency responsible for promoting and developing tourism in the country
- Tourism contributes to generating foreign currency and employment in the Philippines
- The country has many opportunities for business development through tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, and sustainable development
Islands
- The Philippines has many beautiful islands, including those with white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters
- Some popular islands in the Philippines include those in Cebu, Palawan, and Boracay
- The country's islands are a popular tourist destination due to their natural beauty and rich cultural heritage
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Description
Explore various references on geography and landforms including definitions from Cambridge English Dictionary, details on cave landforms from World Landforms, and information on waterfalls from Collins English Dictionary. Delve into a list of remarkable mountains in the Philippines by Dela Cruz published on Phmillennia.
