12 Questions
What is the total land area of the Philippines?
30 million hectares
How are upland areas classified based on slope?
Above 18 percent slope
What makes upland areas prone to erosion?
Varied, infertile soil
How are employment opportunities described in upland areas?
Seasonal with meager income
Why do many Filipinos migrate to upland areas?
Due to limited employment in lowlands
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of upland areas?
Abundance of water sources
What is stated about upland dwellers' annual income according to the text?
They have an annual income of PhP2,168.00
What is the primary occupation of migrants in the rolling and steep slopes of the uplands?
Farming
Which characteristic is NOT attributed to upland dwellers in the text?
Most hopeful
What is one reason for migration mentioned in the text?
Widespread poverty
Which factor is identified as contributing to the decrease in the country’s forest cover according to the text?
Continuous cutting of trees in fragile areas
What is the land tenure status of upland dwellers as described in the text?
Complex and unclear ownership
Explore the status of upland areas in the Philippines, including their classification, characteristics, and ecological importance in supporting downstream ecosystems. Learn about the significance of upland areas in terms of the country's biophysical landscape.
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