Status of Upland Area in the Philippines
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What is the total land area of the Philippines?

  • 10 million hectares
  • 15 million hectares
  • 30 million hectares (correct)
  • 20 million hectares
  • How are upland areas classified based on slope?

  • Above 25 percent slope
  • Above 18 percent slope (correct)
  • Between 10 to 18 percent slope
  • Below 10 percent slope
  • What makes upland areas prone to erosion?

  • High rainfall levels
  • Low temperature
  • Varied, infertile soil (correct)
  • Flat topography
  • How are employment opportunities described in upland areas?

    <p>Seasonal with meager income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many Filipinos migrate to upland areas?

    <p>Due to limited employment in lowlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of upland areas?

    <p>Abundance of water sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated about upland dwellers' annual income according to the text?

    <p>They have an annual income of PhP2,168.00</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary occupation of migrants in the rolling and steep slopes of the uplands?

    <p>Farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT attributed to upland dwellers in the text?

    <p>Most hopeful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason for migration mentioned in the text?

    <p>Widespread poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is identified as contributing to the decrease in the country’s forest cover according to the text?

    <p>Continuous cutting of trees in fragile areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the land tenure status of upland dwellers as described in the text?

    <p>Complex and unclear ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

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