References on Geography and Landforms
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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?

  • Iloilo City
  • Iligan City (correct)
  • Cebu City
  • Manila

    • 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?

    <p>It generates foreign currency and employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Kawasan Falls located in the Philippines?

    <p>Badian, Cebu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the responsibilities of the Department of Tourism (DOT) besides promoting tourism?

    <p>Spreading benefits to both private and public sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can well-managed tourism do for natural resources according to the text?

    <p>Contribute to conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the opportunities available in the Philippines as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Opportunities in tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, or sustainable development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Tourism is a __ phenomenon.' Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the context.

    <p>'global'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    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.

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