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Tour 116: EcoTour > Eco-Trivias Part1 > Flashcards

Eco-Trivias Part1 Flashcards

1
Q

The PH is the –th world rank in total diversity

A

17th

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2
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The PH is the –th world rank in endemism

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15th

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3
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No. of species of plants in PH Forest which represents 5% of world’s flora

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13,500

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4
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Species of birds:

Endemic:

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Species of birds: 576+

Endemic: 195+

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5
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Species of mammals:

Endemic:

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Species of mammals: 204+

Endemic: 111+

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6
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Species of amphibians:

Endemic:

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Species of amphibians: 101+

Endemic: 70+

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7
Q

Species of reptiles:

Known to be found in PH:

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Species of reptiles: 258+

Known to be found in PH: 170+

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8
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Species of marine plants and animals in PH coastal and marine areas

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4,951

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9
Q

Some of the country’s bests are inscribed in?

A

UNESCO World Heritage List

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10
Q

World Heritage List

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  • Tubbattaha Reef
  • Puerto Princesa
  • Subterranean River National Park
  • Churches: Miagao (Iloilo), San Agustin (Manila), Paoay (Ilocos Norte) and Sta. Maria (Ilocos Sur)
  • Vigan Heritage Village
  • Hud-Hud
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11
Q

An Ifugao epic

Masterpiece of oral and intangible heritage of humanity

A

Hud-Hud

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12
Q

Has the distinction of having the MOST NUMBER OF VOLCANOES (per square km)

A

Camiguin

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13
Q

World’s smallest edible fish

A

Sinarapan

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14
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Sinarapan can be found where

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Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur

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15
Q

Rare freshwater fish described as Presidential fish because COUNTRY’s MOST EXPENSIVE FISH

A

Lurung

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16
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Lurung is aka

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Pacific Salmon

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17
Q

Endangered golden-crowned fox which feed on fruits is actually what?

A

Bat

18
Q

Smallest primate in the world

A

Tarsier

19
Q

Tarsier can be found where

A

Bohol

20
Q

Its hairless tail is an integral component of animal’s locomotive system and functions as fifth limb

A

Tarsier

21
Q

Home of PH Falconet

A

Mount Isarog, CamSur

22
Q

Smallest raptor in the world

A

Ph Falconet

23
Q 
Inactive volcano that is the highest forested peak in Southern Luzon and is home to
143 birds (15 endemic)
A

Mount Isarog

24
Q

A seriously endangered small water buffalo

A

Tamaraw

25
Q

Reason behind the declaration of Mts. Iglit and Baco Natl Park as ASEAN Heritage Sites

A

Tamaraw

26
Q

A nocturnal mammal found in province (Palawan) that uses its tail for climbing

A

Palawan Bear Cat

27
Q
  • internationally-recognized bird sanctuary

- stop for flocks of migratory birds

A

Olango Island Bird Sanctuary (Cebu)

28
Q

Olango Island Bird Sanctuary - Birds’ Summer Home are where?

A

Australia and New Zealand

29
Q

home to marine green turtles

A

Turtle Islands

30
Q

Turtle Islands has nine islands

How many belong to PH? and to others?

A

6 to PH

3 to Malaysia

31
Q

PH is reported to have __ of the world’s eight marine turtle species

A

5

32
Q

largest remaining rainforest

A

Palanan Rainforest, Isabela

33
Q

scientists say: _____ damages ocean wildlife

A

Sonar

34
Q

performed necropsies on Canary Island whales and discovered WHALES DIED OF THE BENDS, THE SAME DECOMPRESSION…

A

Antonio Rodriguez (Univ. of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria)

35
Q

active supporter of Planet Ark (envi. org in Aus)

A

Pierce Brosnan (of James Bond fame)

36
Q

environmental org based in Australia that protect dolphins

A

Planet Ark

37
Q

is catching whales & dolphins banned in PH?

A

yes

38
Q

True or False: Dolphins cannot go into full deep sleep, or they would sufficate.
Half of their brain is asleep. 8hrs a day of sleep.

A

True

39
Q

Most of the water drank by Dolphins come from?

A

their food (fish and squid), seawater is too salty

40
Q

process of releasing water of Dolphins

A

Metabolism

Tour 116: EcoTour (3 decks)

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