The Philippine Archipelago

What are minerals?

• Organic compounds found in plants

• Naturally occurring, solid, inorganic substances with crystalline internal structure and definite chemical composition

• Synthetic elements created in laboratories

• Man-made materials used for construction

Which type of rocks are formed from hot, molten materials within Earth's crust that have cooled and solidified?

• Volcanic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous rocks

What process forms foliated metamorphic rocks?

• Solidification of molten lava

• Erosion by wind and water

• Deposition of sediments over time

• Intense pressure and temperature causing rocks to align into planes

Which mineral is commonly used for making electrical wires and cables due to its good conductivity?

• Gold

• Quartz

• Copper

• Diamond

What type of rocks are formed from fragments of pre-existing rocks or the remains of living organisms that are deposited and cemented on Earth's surface as layers or strata?

• Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Volcanic rocks

What are the three major groups of islands in the Philippines?

• Luzon, Visayas, Mindoro

• Luzon, Palawan, Mindanao

• Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

• Luzon, Cebu, Mindanao

What is the difference between a hill and a mountain?

• A hill is higher than a mountain

• A mountain is flatter than a hill

• A mountain is steeper than a hill

• A hill is lower than a mountain

What is the main purpose of sustainable development?

• To deplete resources as quickly as possible

• To protect the environment for future generations

• To exploit natural resources for short-term gain

• To ignore environmental concerns

What is the primary focus of the Agenda 21 program?

• Promoting deforestation

• Encouraging pollution

• Supporting wasteful resource use

• Advocating for sustainable development

What are the consequences of unwise use of natural resources?

• Increased availability of resources

• Destruction and depletion of resources

• Enhanced environmental protection

• No impact on the environment