SOC STUD REVIEWER

Question 1

is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth through the fossil record.

Answer 1

Paleontologist

Question 2

a person who studies human history
and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the
analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Answer 2

Archaeologist

Question 3

a person who scientifically studies humans and their customs, beliefs, and relationships.

Answer 3

Anthropologist

Question 4

looks the deepest and furthest into the past. It is concerned with cataloguing plant, animal and human fossils from millions years ago.

Answer 4

Paleontology

Question 5

This field is specifically concerned with the development of human civilization and culture.

Answer 5

Archaeology

Question 6

the study of humanity. They study human cultures and social groups to gain a clearer understanding of how civilizations emerge, flourish spread and decline.

Answer 6

Anthropology

Question 7

The word contemporary came from the word?

Answer 7

Latin word “contemporarius”

Question 8

Contemporarius “com” means, and “temporarius” means?

Answer 8

com mean “with” and temporarius means “of time”

Question 9

Benefits of studying contemporary issues

Answer 9

• helps us become part of the global village.
• leads us to build informed opinions.
• stimulates discussion.
• helps us establish more personal relationships.
• helps us learn about cultural realism

Question 10

deals with matters that have particular and significant relevance to the present time.

Answer 10

Contemporary issues

Question 11

What are the major natural resources in the Philippines?

Answer 11

natural resources such as forests, minerals (including gold, copper, and nickel), marine biodiversity, and fertile agricultural lands.

Question 12

What environmental challenges are faced by the Philippines?

Answer 12

deforestation, pollution, overfishing, climate change, and overexploitation of resources.

Question 13

is the state of the wind, rain, and temperature in the atmosphere at a given time and place.

Answer 13

Weather

Question 14

is the weather condition prevailing in an area in a given period of time, and is often affected by human activities

Answer 14

Climate

Question 15

Natural features like mountains and hills are shaped by plate tectonics and influence ecosystems, climate, and weather.

Answer 15

Landforms

Question 16

is a country rich in natural resources, including minerals, forests, water, and fertile land. It’s extensive coastline supports trade and offers economic opportunities.

Answer 16

Philippines

Question 17

It’s most suitable for cultivated crops, half of the country’s soil is composed of this.

Answer 17

Inceptisols

Question 18

suitable for rice and other crops

Answer 18

Entisols, Vertisols, and Mollisols

Question 19

high in erodability and have low nutrient content, found in steep areas and is best suited for woodland, recreation, and wildlife.

Answer 19

Utisols

Question 20

Is a naturally occurring process that affects all landforms, it refers to the wearing away of a field’s topsoil, which is high in organic matter and fertile.

Answer 20

Soil Erosion

Question 21

is the process of changing the status of tracts of land from agricultural to nonagricultural.

Answer 21

Land Conversion

Question 22

The Philippines is located within the “ “ which makes it one of the countries loaded with mineral deposits

Answer 22

Pacific Ring of Fire

Question 23

Impacts of Mining

Answer 23

• Biodiversity and Ecosystem
• Livelihood and Employment
• Health

Question 24

is the study of the history of language

Answer 24

Philology

Question 25

The name of the volcano which erupted in 79 CE in Pompei

Answer 25

Mt. Vesivius

Question 26

The continent where humans used to live before they migrated to the Middle East.

Answer 26

Africa

Question 27

The word contemporary is derived from the Greek word “contemporaries” true or false

Answer 27

False, Latin

Question 28

Traditional issues refer to current and relevant topics and challenges that societies and individual and the world face in present time.

Answer 28

False, Contemporary

Question 29

Personal dimension pertains to the impact of the issues to an individual person in terms of his or her social, political and economic backgrounds

Answer 29

True

Question 30

The goal of studying contemporary issues is to enrich knowledge if current issues using critical and analytic approaches

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Issues become public when everyone shares ideas and different perspectives based on valid accounts

Answer 31

True