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How many islands comprise the Philippines as of the latest count in 2016?
How many islands comprise the Philippines as of the latest count in 2016?
Which climate pattern primarily affects the Philippines from November to April?
Which climate pattern primarily affects the Philippines from November to April?
What is the official national language of the Philippines?
What is the official national language of the Philippines?
Which region is NOT part of Mindanao?
Which region is NOT part of Mindanao?
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What are the two main monsoon influences on the Philippines?
What are the two main monsoon influences on the Philippines?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a major dialect in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a major dialect in the Philippines?
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Which area in the Philippines is known for its large coastal lowlands?
Which area in the Philippines is known for its large coastal lowlands?
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What environmental issues challenge the Philippines?
What environmental issues challenge the Philippines?
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What is the life expectancy in the Philippines?
What is the life expectancy in the Philippines?
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Which religion constitutes the largest percentage in the Philippines?
Which religion constitutes the largest percentage in the Philippines?
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What defines a disaster according to the provided information?
What defines a disaster according to the provided information?
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Which of the following is classified as a rapid onset disaster?
Which of the following is classified as a rapid onset disaster?
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What is considered a hydrological hazard?
What is considered a hydrological hazard?
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How are slow onset disasters characterized?
How are slow onset disasters characterized?
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Which type of disaster originates from solid earth processes?
Which type of disaster originates from solid earth processes?
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What percentage of the population in the Philippines is identified as non-religious?
What percentage of the population in the Philippines is identified as non-religious?
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What is the classic morphological cause of landslides?
What is the classic morphological cause of landslides?
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Which type of volcano is currently erupting or expected to erupt in the near future?
Which type of volcano is currently erupting or expected to erupt in the near future?
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What distinguishes a dormant volcano from an extinct volcano?
What distinguishes a dormant volcano from an extinct volcano?
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What happens during an earthquake?
What happens during an earthquake?
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Which of the following activities can increase the risk of a landslide?
Which of the following activities can increase the risk of a landslide?
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Which percentage of the historic eruptions in the Philippines have caused fatalities?
Which percentage of the historic eruptions in the Philippines have caused fatalities?
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Which of the following correctly describes the Pacific Ring of Fire?
Which of the following correctly describes the Pacific Ring of Fire?
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What is a lahar?
What is a lahar?
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What is the definition of terrorism?
What is the definition of terrorism?
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Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned as a notable terrorist organization in the Philippines?
Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned as a notable terrorist organization in the Philippines?
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What was the death toll associated with Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)?
What was the death toll associated with Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)?
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Which natural disaster struck on May 3, 2017, as one of the notable attacks in the Philippines?
Which natural disaster struck on May 3, 2017, as one of the notable attacks in the Philippines?
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What was the significant impact of Typhoon Bopha in December 2012?
What was the significant impact of Typhoon Bopha in December 2012?
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How many disasters were listed in the chronological order provided for the Philippines?
How many disasters were listed in the chronological order provided for the Philippines?
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Which of the following disasters was caused by a landslide?
Which of the following disasters was caused by a landslide?
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Which storm caused more than 5,100 deaths due to flash floods?
Which storm caused more than 5,100 deaths due to flash floods?
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What was the primary natural disaster that struck Baguio City on July 16, 1990?
What was the primary natural disaster that struck Baguio City on July 16, 1990?
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How many people were killed by Typhoon Ike in the central islands on August 31, 1984?
How many people were killed by Typhoon Ike in the central islands on August 31, 1984?
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What was the magnitude of the earthquake that triggered a tsunami in the Moro Gulf on August 16, 1976?
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that triggered a tsunami in the Moro Gulf on August 16, 1976?
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What type of natural disaster caused deaths in the Bicol region on October 16, 1952?
What type of natural disaster caused deaths in the Bicol region on October 16, 1952?
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How far is Taal volcano located from the National Capital Region (NCR)?
How far is Taal volcano located from the National Capital Region (NCR)?
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How many people were killed in the tsunami that struck the Moro Gulf in 1976?
How many people were killed in the tsunami that struck the Moro Gulf in 1976?
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Which event caused approximately 1,300 fatalities in nearby villages in 1911?
Which event caused approximately 1,300 fatalities in nearby villages in 1911?
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In which region did Typhoon Trix cause fatalities through floods and landslides?
In which region did Typhoon Trix cause fatalities through floods and landslides?
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Study Notes
The Philippines - Geography and Demographics
- An archipelago of 7,641 islands located in the western Pacific Ocean in Southeast Asia between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea
- Majority of the land is mountainous with narrow to large coastal lowlands
- Divided into three main geographic areas: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
- Tropical marine climate with a northeast monsoon from November to April and a southwest monsoon from May to October
- Official language is Filipino, English is the official language of government and education
- 8 major dialects: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan
- Population of 104,256,076
- Life expectancy is 67.6 years
- Religion:
- Catholic 82.9% (Roman Catholic 80.9%, Aglipayan 2%)
- Muslim 5%
- Evangelical 2.8%
- Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%
- Other Christian 4.5%
- Other 1.8%
- Unspecified 0.6%
- None 0.1%
Disaster Risk Profile
- A disaster is defined as a disruption of a community or society causing widespread losses exceeding the affected community's coping ability
- Two main disaster classifications:
- Rapid Onset Disasters: Happen suddenly (e.g. earthquakes, cyclones, landslides, floods)
- Slow Onset Disasters: Develop over time (e.g. droughts)
Natural Disasters
Geophysical
- Earthquakes: Frequent due to the Pacific Ring of Fire location (where tectonic plates meet and shift)
- Fault lines: Fractures in the earth's crust caused by tectonic forces
- Volcanic Eruptions:
- Philippines is home to over 300 volcanoes, with 22 currently active
- Mayon Volcano in Legaspi City is the most active volcano
- Dormant volcanoes: Not currently active but can become so
- Extinct volcanoes: Not expected to erupt again
Meteorological
- Typhoons: Strong tropical cyclones that can devastate communities
Hydrological
- Floods: High water levels caused by heavy rain or other factors
- Landlsides: Masses of rock and soil that move down a slope
- Morphology plays a role, with erosion weakening earth and human activities like deforestation and construction increasing risk
Terrorism
- Criminal acts aimed at creating terror in the general public
- Notable terrorist groups in the Philippines include:
- Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
- Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)
- Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
- Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)
- New People’s Army (NPA)
- Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)
- Maute Group (also known as Islamic State of Lanao)
Top 10 Natural Disasters in the Philippines (Last 100 Years)
- Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) (2013): Strongest typhoon to make landfall in the Philippines
- Typhoon Bopha (2012): Deadly storm that hit the Mindanao region
- Typhoon Washi (2011): Severe storm that hit the Mindanao region
- Guinsaugon Landslide (2006): Mountainside collapsed on a village
- Tropical Storm Thelma (1991): Flash floods in the Central Visayas region
- 1990 Luzon Earthquake: Devastated the Baguio city area
- Typhoon Ike (1984): Caused significant destruction
- 1976 Moro Gulf Tsunami: Caused by an earthquake
- Typhoon Trix (1952): Heavy floods and landslides in the Bicol region
- Taal Volcano Eruption (1911): Killed many nearby residents
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This quiz explores the geographical and demographic aspects of the Philippines, an archipelago in Southeast Asia. Dive into its major islands, climate, languages, population, and religious diversity. Perfect for students or anyone looking to understand this vibrant nation.