The Formation of the Philippines

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What theory suggests that the Philippines, along with other continents and landmasses, were once part of a single supercontinent called Pangaea, which eventually broke apart and drifted to their current positions due to movement of tectonic plates?

  • Legend of Mu or Lemuria
  • Land Bridge Theory
  • Volcanic Origin
  • Continental Drift Theory (correct)

Who proposed the theory that the Philippines came into existence after eruptions of volcanoes beneath the Pacific Ocean, due to the country being situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

  • Alfred Wegener
  • Henry Otley Beyer
  • James Churchward
  • Bailey Willis (correct)

According to Felipe Landa Jocano, what theory is an accurate explanation of how humans came to inhabit the Philippines, based on evidence discovered in the Tabon Caves in Palawan in 1962?

  • Migration Theory
  • Legend of Manaul
  • Creation Theory
  • Evolution Theory (correct)

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Study Notes

Continental Formation

  • The Philippines, along with other continents and landmasses, were once part of a single supercontinent called Pangaea.
  • Pangaea eventually broke apart and drifted to their current positions due to the movement of tectonic plates.

Volcanic Origin

  • The Philippines came into existence after eruptions of volcanoes beneath the Pacific Ocean.
  • The country is situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Human Migration

  • According to Felipe Landa Jocano, the theory that humans came to inhabit the Philippines through migration is an accurate explanation.
  • Evidence discovered in the Tabon Caves in Palawan in 1962 supports this theory.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser