The Philippines: Geography and Demographics Quiz
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How many islands comprise the Philippines as of the latest count in 2016?

  • 6,800
  • 7,500
  • 8,000
  • 7,641 (correct)

    • Which climate pattern primarily affects the Philippines from November to April?

  • Tropical storm season
  • Western monsoon
  • Southeast monsoon
  • Northeast monsoon (correct)

    • What is the official national language of the Philippines?

  • Tagalog
  • Cebuano
  • English
  • Filipino (correct)

    • Which region is NOT part of Mindanao?

    <p>Region IV-A (CALABARZON)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main monsoon influences on the Philippines?

    <p>Northeast and southwest monsoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a major dialect in the Philippines?

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

    Which area in the Philippines is known for its large coastal lowlands?

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

    What environmental issues challenge the Philippines?

    <p>Deforestation and soil pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the life expectancy in the Philippines?

    <p>67.6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religion constitutes the largest percentage in the Philippines?

    <p>Roman Catholic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a disaster according to the provided information?

    <p>A serious disruption exceeding the affected community's resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as a rapid onset disaster?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a hydrological hazard?

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

    How are slow onset disasters characterized?

    <p>They take months or years to become disastrous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of disaster originates from solid earth processes?

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

    What percentage of the population in the Philippines is identified as non-religious?

    <p>0.1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classic morphological cause of landslides?

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

    Which type of volcano is currently erupting or expected to erupt in the near future?

    <p>Active volcano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a dormant volcano from an extinct volcano?

    <p>A dormant volcano may erupt again in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during an earthquake?

    <p>Rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities can increase the risk of a landslide?

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

    Which percentage of the historic eruptions in the Philippines have caused fatalities?

    <p>13%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the Pacific Ring of Fire?

    <p>A region known for seismic and volcanic activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a lahar?

    <p>A mud flow caused by volcanic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of terrorism?

    <p>Criminal acts aimed at instilling fear for various political purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned as a notable terrorist organization in the Philippines?

    <p>Al-Qaeda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the death toll associated with Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)?

    <p>7,986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural disaster struck on May 3, 2017, as one of the notable attacks in the Philippines?

    <p>Marawi Attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant impact of Typhoon Bopha in December 2012?

    <p>It killed at least 1,900 people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many disasters were listed in the chronological order provided for the Philippines?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following disasters was caused by a landslide?

    <p>Guinsaugon Disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which storm caused more than 5,100 deaths due to flash floods?

    <p>Tropical Storm Thelma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary natural disaster that struck Baguio City on July 16, 1990?

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

    How many people were killed by Typhoon Ike in the central islands on August 31, 1984?

    <p>1,363</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the magnitude of the earthquake that triggered a tsunami in the Moro Gulf on August 16, 1976?

    <p>7.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of natural disaster caused deaths in the Bicol region on October 16, 1952?

    <p>Floods and landslides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far is Taal volcano located from the National Capital Region (NCR)?

    <p>60 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people were killed in the tsunami that struck the Moro Gulf in 1976?

    <p>5,000 to 8,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event caused approximately 1,300 fatalities in nearby villages in 1911?

    <p>Volcanic Eruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region did Typhoon Trix cause fatalities through floods and landslides?

    <p>Bicol region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)

    1. Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) (2013): Strongest typhoon to make landfall in the Philippines
    2. Typhoon Bopha (2012): Deadly storm that hit the Mindanao region
    3. Typhoon Washi (2011): Severe storm that hit the Mindanao region
    4. Guinsaugon Landslide (2006): Mountainside collapsed on a village
    5. Tropical Storm Thelma (1991): Flash floods in the Central Visayas region
    6. 1990 Luzon Earthquake: Devastated the Baguio city area
    7. Typhoon Ike (1984): Caused significant destruction
    8. 1976 Moro Gulf Tsunami: Caused by an earthquake
    9. Typhoon Trix (1952): Heavy floods and landslides in the Bicol region
    10. Taal Volcano Eruption (1911): Killed many nearby residents

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