Question 1

Longitudes are measured in _____.


a. equator


b. latitudes


c. meridians


d. parallels


Question 2

The Philippines is bounded by longitudes _____.


a. 120°E and 130°E


b. 120°E and 125°E


c. 15°N and 10°N


d. 115°E and 130°E


Question 3

In locating the Philippines, the _____ is used.


a. latitude


b. prime meridian


c. UTM coordinate system


d. longitude


Question 4

Due to its location, the Philippines experiences dry season from _____.


a. March to May


b. November to April


c. June to December


d. June to November


Question 5

The Philippines has two pronounced seasons since it _____.


receives more solar energy than areas in the polar region.


has days with more hours of light.


has many islands.


has agricultural lands to absorb more sunlight.


Question 6

Earth has many different natural resources. Which of the following can be described as renewable?




soil


coal


oil


water


Question 7

Nonrenewable resources are resources that _____.


have not yet been discovered.


are abundant in nature.


cannot be replaced and will eventually be used up.


are created by humans.


Question 8

Tiny particles and gases released into the air are called _____.


fossil fuels


emissions


pollution


conservation


Question 9

Wise use and proper management of natural resources is called _____.


pollution


conservation


control


production


Question 10

Which statement is true about pollution?


Pollution results from improper use and mismanagement of resources.


All of the above


Pollution can affect all living things in the environment.


Pollution can lead to many diseases.


Question 11

Why do living things depend on soil directly or indirectly?


Soil provides the ground we walk on.


Soil provides shelter to animals.


Soil supplies plants with materials for growth as they are consumed by other organisms for food.


Soil provides the rock of support.


Question 12

Contour farming and strip cropping help prevent _____.


flooding


conservation


weathering


soil erosion


Question 13

Water pollution affects _____.


wildlife


all of the above


drinking water


recreational areas


Question 14

Planting trees help prevent water pollution since trees _____.


provide shade


absorb water from soil


help prevent soil erosion


block off falling rocks


Question 15

Sulfur dioxide contributes to all of the following except _____.


damage to buildings


death to vegetation


acid rain


photochemical smog

Question 16

Plastic bag is nonbiodegradable.

Select one:
True
False

Question 17

Fruit waste is nonbiodegradable.

Select one:
True
False
Question 18


Cutting down of trees and irresponsible mining may lead to soil pollution.

Select one:
True
False
Question 19

Sanitary pads are nonbiodegradable.

Select one:
True
False
Question 20

Plastic bottles can be recycled.

Select one:
True
False