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1) How many known wild pigs are considered endemic to the Philippines?

a) 3

b) 4

c) 6

d) 1

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: This question assesses knowledge of Philippine biodiversity, specifically its endemic mammals. The Philippines is home to four known species of endemic wild pigs: the Visayan Warty Pig, Mindoro Warty Pig, Palawan Bearded Pig, and Philippine Warty Pig. This fact underscores the unique and diverse fauna of the Philippine archipelago and the importance of conservation efforts to protect these species.

2) The highest mountain in the continent of Africa is ________.

a) Mount Everest

b) Mount Kilimanjaro

c) Mount Fuji

d) Mount Apo

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, renowned for its three volcanic cones and its snow-capped summit despite being near the equator.

3) 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.


4) Known as the "Lahar Region" of the country

a) SOCCSKSARGEN

b) Northern Mindanao

c) Ilocos Region

d) Central Luzon

ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: Central Luzon is often referred to as the "Lahar Region" due to the lahar flows from the Mt. Pinatubo eruption.

5) 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.

6) What is the local name of the Philippine Flying Lemur?

a) Kagwang

b) Manananggal

c) Bampira

d) Asungot

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: This question tests knowledge of Philippine fauna and local nomenclature. The Philippine Flying Lemur, scientifically known as Cynocephalus volans, is locally called "Kagwang". This animal is endemic to the Philippines and is not actually a lemur but belongs to its own order, Dermoptera. Understanding local names for native species is important in biodiversity studies and conservation efforts.

7) The tobacco region of the country

a) Bukidnon

b) Cagayan Valley

c) Cotabato

d) Zamboanga del Norte

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: Cagayan Valley is known as the tobacco region of the Philippines due to its significant tobacco production.


8) What was considered as the most active underwater volcano in the Philippines?

a) Mt. Aralem

b) Mt. Butanding

c) Mt. Dequey

d) Mt. Siwisiwi

ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: Mt. Dequey is known as the most active underwater volcano in the Philippines. This option correctly identifies the volcano.

9) Pangasinan is found in what part of the Philippines?

a) Luzon

b) Mindanao

c) Visayas

d) Palawan

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: Pangasinan is a province located in the Luzon region of the Philippines. This option correctly identifies its geographical location.

10) 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).

11) The endangered species are protected by DENR. All these are concerns of:

a) Tourism

b) Urbanization

c) Industrialization

d) Terrorism

ANSWER: A
RATIONALE: Protecting endangered species is a concern related to tourism, as preserving biodiversity often aligns with the goals of sustainable tourism, which aims to protect natural environments and species.

12) Japan has the highest population density in the world.

a) True

b) False

c) No C Answer

d) No D Answer

ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (b) "False". While Japan has a high population density, it is not the highest in the world. Other places, such as Monaco and Singapore, have higher population densities.

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