Science 10 Lesson 3: Mountain Belts in Philippines

What term refers to groups of mountain ranges that are similar in form, structure, and alignment?

Which mountain range is considered the longest in the Philippines?

What is the highest peak in the Central Cordillera mountain range?

Which mountain range connects the Sierra Madre with the Central Cordillera?

What geological process primarily contributes to the formation of mountains?

Which province is NOT covered by the Sierra Madre Mountain Range?

Which of the following statements about the Central Cordillera is true?

Mountain Formation

Mountains are formed through geological processes, primarily the movement of tectonic plates.
In the Philippines, similar mountain ranges are classified as mountain belts.

Central Cordillera

The Central Cordillera is the most prominent mountain range in the Philippines, located in Luzon.
It runs from the northern boundary of the central plain to the Luzon Strait.
Classified as an orogen, this range is integral to the mountain formation process due to crustal compression.

Sierra Madre Mountain Range

The Sierra Madre is the longest mountain range in the Philippines and one of the oldest.
It extends north-south from Cagayan in the north to Quezon in the south.
Encompasses several provinces: Aurora, Bulacan, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Quirino, and Rizal.
Its highest peak remains ambiguous, with multiple contenders for the title.

Caraballo Mountains

The Caraballo Mountains serve as a transitional range connecting the Sierra Madre and Central Cordillera.
Located in Nueva Vizcaya, it is significant for being the headwaters of the Cagayan River, the longest river in the Philippines.

Key Peaks

Mt. Pulag is the highest peak in the Central Cordillera, standing at 2,922 meters.
Recognized as the highest mountain in Luzon and the third highest in the Philippines overall.

Explore the formation and classification of mountain belts in the Philippines through various geological processes. This quiz focuses on the prominent ranges, particularly the Central Cordillera, and how these landforms shape the landscape across the archipelago.