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 a dry season.
a. March to May
b. November to April
c. June to December
d. June to November
Question 5
The Philippines has had two pronounced seasons since it.
a. receives more solar energy than areas in the polar region.
b. has days with more hours of light.
c. has many islands.
d. has agricultural lands to absorb more sunlight.
Question 6
Earth has many different natural resources. Which of the following can be described as renewable?
a. soil
b. coal
c. oil
d. water
Question 7
Nonrenewable resources are resources that.
a. have not yet been discovered.
b. are abundant in nature.
c. cannot be replaced and will eventually be used up.
d. are created by humans.
Question 8
Tiny particles and gases released into the air are called.
a. fossil fuels
b. emissions
c. pollution
d. conservation
Question 9
Wise use and proper management of natural resources are called .
a. pollution
b. conservation
c. control
d. production
Question 10
Which statement is true about pollution?
a. Pollution results from improper use and mismanagement of resources.
b. All of the above
c. Pollution can affect all living things in the environment.
d. Pollution can lead to many diseases.
Question 11
Why do living things depend on soil directly or indirectly?
a. Soil provides the ground we walk on.
b. Soil provides shelter to animals.
c. Soil supplies plants with materials for growth as they are consumed by other organisms for food.
d. Soil provides the rock of support.
Question 12
Contour farming and strip cropping help prevent.
a. flooding
b. conservation
c. weathering
d. soil erosion
Question 13
Water pollution affects.
a. wildlife
b. all of the above
c. drinking water
d. recreational areas
Question 14
Planting trees help prevent water pollution since trees .
a. provide shade
b. absorb water from soil
c. help prevent soil erosion
d. block off falling rocks
Question 15
Sulfur dioxide contributes to all of the following except .
a. damage to buildings
b. death to vegetation
c. acid rain
d. photochemical smog
Question 16
Plastic bag is nonbiodegradable.
True
False
Question 17
Fruit waste is nonbiodegradable.
True
False
Question 18
Cutting down of trees and irresponsible mining may lead to soil pollution.
True
False
Question 19
Sanitary pads are nonbiodegradable.
True
False
Question 20
Plastic bottles can be recycled.
True
False