Philippines: Location and Atmospheric Characteristics Flashcards
How many islands does the Philippines have
7,100 (not exact)
What is Philippines neighboring country in the north?
Taiwan
What is the Philippines neighboring country in the east?
Guam
What is the Philippines neighboring country in the south?
Indoneisia
What is the Philippines neighboring country in the west?
Malaysia
What is the Philippines neighboring body of water in the north?
Luzon strait
What is the Philippines neighboring body of water in the east?
Pacific ocean
What is the Philippines neighboring body of water in the south?
Celebes sea
What is the Philippines neighboring body of water in the West?
West Philippine Sea
True or false:
The Philippines is far from the equator
False
Within what region is the Philippines in?
tropical
Rich flora ~ ??
supports different kinds of animal species
What does the year-round high temperatures and abundant rainfall allow?
allows the country to have diverse flora and fauna
What weather is the Philippines characterized by?
year-round high temperatures and abundant rainfall
Why do we frequently experience typhoons?
- Our country is in the West Pacific Ocean
- Within the path of movement of LPA area
- Within the area where prevailing trade winds from the northern and southern hemispheres converge (Intertropical Converge Zone)
- Experiences the Southeast Moonson (Habagat)
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man-made resources
limited or finite
natural sources
can be replenished at a rate comparable to their usage
renewable sources
the set of people who made up the workforce of an organization, business sector, industry, or economy
Human Resources
Needed by every organism to survive
water
How many percent of Saltwater do we have in this planet
97.3%
How many percent of Freshwater do we have?
2.7%
Where can we obtain freshwater?
ice sheets, glaciers, and groundwater
plants/vegetation
Flora
animal/wildlife
Fauna
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Social sustainability
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environmental sustainablity
evaluating the environmental impact of economic activity and devising sustainability goals to create a more livable future
economic sustainability
