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1) Which of the following, is an example of Absolute Location?

a) 40N, 90E

b) 167 Fairway Drive, Helena, MT 59601

c) The distance from The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, to the Pepsi Center

d) The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor,across from the Island of Manhattan.

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (a) "40N, 90E". Absolute location is the exact latitude and longitude coordinates of a place, which in this case is given by 40 degrees North and 90 degrees East. The other choices provide relative locations or addresses, which are not examples of absolute location.

2) The Taklamakan Desert and the_____Desert are the two main deserts in China

a) Gobi

b) Huang He

c) Sahara

d) Nile

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (a) "Gobi". The two main deserts in China are the Taklamakan and the Gobi Deserts. The other options are either not in China or not deserts (like the Huang He, which is a river).

3) Considered to be the most endangered and most rare among the deer family, what is the rarest of this mammal that lives on Panay Island?

a) Philippine Polka dotted Deer

b) Philippine Spotted Deer

c) Philippine Batec-batec

d) Philippine An-an Deer

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: This question focuses on endangered species in the Philippines. The Philippine Spotted Deer (Rusa alfredi), also known as the Visayan Spotted Deer, is critically endangered and endemic to the Visayas, particularly Panay Island. This highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts in the Philippines and the importance of understanding local biodiversity.


4) Which country, that was once known as Ceylon, has also been referred to as 'Zeilan'?

a) Oman

b) Somalia

c) Yemen

d) Sri Lanka

ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: This question assesses knowledge of historical geography and the changing names of countries. Sri Lanka, an island nation in South Asia, was indeed known as Ceylon during the British colonial period (1815-1948) and for some time after independence. 'Zeilan' is an older variant of this name, used by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century. The country officially changed its name to Sri Lanka in 1972. This question highlights how place names can reflect colonial history and post-colonial identity.

5) According to POEA, the country with the highest OFW population is the ________.

a) United States of America

b) United Arab Emirates

c) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

d) United Kingdom

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The United States has the highest population of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), according to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

6) The greatest impact on the environment of earth has been from–

a) Atomic blasts

b) Human activity

c) Chemical pollution

d) Solar radiation

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: This question addresses the anthropogenic impact on the Earth's environment. It requires understanding of various environmental factors and their relative impacts. Human activity, encompassing industrialization, urbanization, deforestation, and fossil fuel use, has had the most significant and wide-ranging impact on the Earth's environment, surpassing other factors in scale and persistence.

7) Which Philippine volcano is considered to have recorded the second largest volcanic eruption in the world in the 20th century?

a) Mt. Everest

b) Mt. Pinatubo

c) Mt. Zambales

d) Mt. Piece

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines is known for the second largest volcanic eruption in the 20th century, which occurred in 1991. This option correctly identifies the volcano.


8) _____ is a narrow, flowing man-made body of water.

a) Canal

b) Gulf

c) Strait

d) Sea

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (a) "Canal". A canal is a man-made waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships. The other terms (gulf, strait, sea) refer to natural bodies of water.

9) Where might one find a leaning tower?

a) Pisa

b) Katmandu

c) Shanghai

d) Montreal

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an iconic landmark in Pisa, Italy. Known for its unintended tilt, it is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

10) The largest lake in the Philippines

a) Iligan Bay

b) San Pedro Bay

c) Laguna de Bay

d) Bacoor Bay

ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines, covering an area of about 900 square kilometers.

11) How many cities and municipalities does the National Capital Region (NCR) have?

a) 20

b) 17

c) 13

d) 15

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: This question tests knowledge of the administrative structure of Metro Manila, also known as the National Capital Region (NCR). The NCR consists of 16 cities and 1 municipality, totaling 17 local government units. Understanding the composition of the NCR is important for studying urban planning, governance, and socio-economic issues in the Philippines' primary metropolitan area. This knowledge is crucial for anyone involved in policy-making, urban studies, or regional development in the Philippines.

12) Turning to energy, which renewable resource contributes the most to the Philippine power network?

a) Geothermal

b) Solar

c) Wind

d) Hydro

ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: This question assesses knowledge of the Philippine energy sector, specifically renewable energy sources. Hydropower is indeed the largest contributor among renewable sources to the Philippine power grid. This reflects the country's geographical advantages for hydroelectric power generation and its efforts to increase the share of renewable energy in its power mix. Understanding the energy landscape is crucial for discussions on sustainability, energy security, and economic development in the Philippines.

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