Lesson 1 Philippines: An Overview

Question 1

Where does Philippines Archipelago located?

Answer 1

Southeastern Asia between South China Sea and Pacific Ocean

Question 2

How many islands does Philippines have?

Answer 2

7, 641 islands

Question 3

It is an agencyof the Philippine government under theDepartment of Environment and Natural Resourcesresponsible for providing the public with mapmaking services and acting as the central mapping agency, depository, and distribution facility of natural resources data in the form of maps, charts, texts, and statistics. They’re the one announced the current number of islands.

Answer 3

National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA)

Question 4

A largest and most populous in the Philippine having an area of 42,458 miles.

Answer 4

Luzon

Question 5

According to Library of Congress of US, the total length of the xoastline of the Philippines is approximately around ______.

Answer 5

36,289 kilometers ( 22,549miles )

Question 6

_______ is the highest mountsin in the Philippines standing an elevation of approximately 2,954 meters ( 9,692feet ) above sea level.

Answer 6

Mount Apo

Question 7

According to Philippine Statistic Authority of the Philippines (March 31, 2018) is divided into _______.

Answer 7

81 Provinces

Question 8

The oldest city in the Philippines is ________.

Answer 8

Cebu City

Question 9

The oldest city in the Philippines was established by the Spanish conquistador ________ on February 14, 1565.

Answer 9

Miguel López de Legazpi

Question 10

The Filipino language, also known as ________ is the national language of the Philippines.

Answer 10

Wikang Filipino

Question 11

8 Major Dialects of the Philippines

Answer 11

Tagalog
Cebuano
Ilocano
Hiligaynon or Ilonggo
Bicolano
Waray
Pampango
Pangasinense

Question 12

The Philippines experiences a _______ characterized by hugh temperatures, high humidity, and distinct wet and dry seasons.

Answer 12

Tropical Maritime Climate

Question 13

The wet seasons typically spans from __________ marked by heavy rainfall, typhoons and monsoons.

Answer 13

June to November

Question 14

The dry season lasts from ________ , characterized by less rainfall and more sunshine.

Answer 14

December to May

Question 15

The geographical location near the equator and its archipelagic nature contribute to warm temperatures, averaging between ______.

Answer 15

25°C to 32°C

Question 16

Some of the major ethnic groups in the Philippines include:

Answer 16

Tagalog
Cebuano
Ilokano
Moro
Bicolano
Igorot