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is a scientist who studies the history of life on Earth through the fossil record.
Paleontologist
a person who studies human history
and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the
analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
Archaeologist
a person who scientifically studies humans and their customs, beliefs, and relationships.
Anthropologist
looks the deepest and furthest into the past. It is concerned with cataloguing plant, animal and human fossils from millions years ago.
Paleontology
This field is specifically concerned with the development of human civilization and culture.
Archaeology
the study of humanity. They study human cultures and social groups to gain a clearer understanding of how civilizations emerge, flourish spread and decline.
Anthropology
The word contemporary came from the word?
Latin word “contemporarius”
Contemporarius “com” means, and “temporarius” means?
com mean “with” and temporarius means “of time”
Benefits of studying contemporary issues
- 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
deals with matters that have particular and significant relevance to the present time.
Contemporary issues
What are the major natural resources in the Philippines?
natural resources such as forests, minerals (including gold, copper, and nickel), marine biodiversity, and fertile agricultural lands.
What environmental challenges are faced by the Philippines?
deforestation, pollution, overfishing, climate change, and overexploitation of resources.
is the state of the wind, rain, and temperature in the atmosphere at a given time and place.
Weather
is the weather condition prevailing in an area in a given period of time, and is often affected by human activities
Climate
Natural features like mountains and hills are shaped by plate tectonics and influence ecosystems, climate, and weather.
Landforms
is a country rich in natural resources, including minerals, forests, water, and fertile land. It’s extensive coastline supports trade and offers economic opportunities.
Philippines
It’s most suitable for cultivated crops, half of the country’s soil is composed of this.
Inceptisols
suitable for rice and other crops
Entisols, Vertisols, and Mollisols
high in erodability and have low nutrient content, found in steep areas and is best suited for woodland, recreation, and wildlife.
Utisols
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.
Soil Erosion
is the process of changing the status of tracts of land from agricultural to nonagricultural.
Land Conversion
The Philippines is located within the “ “ which makes it one of the countries loaded with mineral deposits
Pacific Ring of Fire
Impacts of Mining
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem
- Livelihood and Employment
- Health
is the study of the history of language
Philology
The name of the volcano which erupted in 79 CE in Pompei
Mt. Vesivius
The continent where humans used to live before they migrated to the Middle East.
Africa
The word contemporary is derived from the Greek word “contemporaries” true or false
False, Latin
Traditional issues refer to current and relevant topics and challenges that societies and individual and the world face in present time.
False, Contemporary
Personal dimension pertains to the impact of the issues to an individual person in terms of his or her social, political and economic backgrounds
True
The goal of studying contemporary issues is to enrich knowledge if current issues using critical and analytic approaches
True
Issues become public when everyone shares ideas and different perspectives based on valid accounts
True
