PRELIM 02 - Characteristics of the Bicol Region According to its Features Flashcards
Defines the region’s traditional occupation, agriculture, and fishing
Geography
Bicol is currently the largest producer of __________
Sweet potato
Bicol is the 3rd largest producer of __________ and __________
Cassava, Calamansi
Province that has the biggest livestock and poultry production and is the region’s main source of carabao, duck, and chicken
Camarines Sur
Province that is the overall largest fish producer
Camarines Sur
Province that is the best inland fish producer
Masbate
Province that is the most efficient commercial fish producer
Camarines Norte
The world’s smallest commercial fish is __________
Sinarapan (Mistichthys luzonensis)
Sinarapan can only be found in __________ and __________ in Camarines Sur
Lake Bato, Lake Buhi
Sinarapan grows to an average length of __________, only slightly longer than the Dwarf Goby
1.25 cm
Region V has the most iron reserves, comprising __________ of the national total
57%
__________’s clay especially from the hill areas is used for decorative items and construction materials
Tiwi
Is the region’s 2nd largest cottage industry
Tabaco, Albay
__________ is the center of Bicol’s gold jewelry making industry
Camarines Norte
In __________, the Masbate Gold Project of Philippine Gold Processing & Refining Corporation produced 6,291 kilograms of gold, 1.34% more than in 2018
2019
In 2019, the Masbate Gold Project of Philippine Gold Processing & Refining Corporation produced __________ kilograms of gold, 1.34% more than in 2018
6,291
In 2019, the Masbate Gold Project of Philippine Gold Processing & Refining Corporation produced 6,291 kilograms of gold, __________ more than in 2018
1.34%
To promote sustainable and responsible mining, the __________ or __________, was established in the provinces of Camarines Norte and Masbate in 2018 through the People’s Small-Scale Mining Act (RA 7076)
Minahang Bayan/People’s Small Scale Mining Area
To promote sustainable and responsible mining, the Minahang Bayan or People’s Small Scale Mining Area, was established in the provinces of Camarines Norte and Masbate in 2018 through the __________
People’s Small-Scale Mining Act (RA 7076)
The __________ grass of Catanduanes is used for brooms and dusters
Lasa
The lasa grass of __________ is used for brooms and dusters
Catanduanes
Based on partial data from the Department of Tourism, tourist arrivals reached __________ in 2019, which was composed mostly domestic tourists
1.28 million
__________ had the highest number of tourists during the year at 576,000, accounting for 51% of total tourist arrivals
Legazpi City
In Congress, Bikol is represented by __________ in 2022
18 members