Social Studies 4 Review

Why is the Philippines considered a country?

• because it is a place that has many politicians.

• because it is a place that has many rich people.

• because it is a place that has its own government.

• because it is a place that has different local products.

Luna is living in the Philippines and she is part of the country's most important resource. Why is it so?

• because she can be a leader.

• because she can join in a beauty pageant.

• because as a woman she can be a mother.

• because as a citizen she can work and do things that will contribute to the country.

Which of the following is one of a country's characteristics?

• A country is a state.

• A country has its own citizens.

• A country has limitations.

• A country has numerous landforms.

Why are maps and the globe useful?

• because they serve as decoration at home.

• because they can be used to predict the future.

• because they show famous tourist spots in a country.

• because they help us determine the location of different places.

Which of the following explains insular or maritime location?

• A way of identifying the relative location of a place using the landforms.

• A way of identifying the relative location of a place using the neighboring buildings.

• A way of identifying the relative location of a place using the neighboring countries.

• A way of identifying the relative location of a place using the surrounding bodies of water.

Which of the following situations is an example of a weather?

• Anna is excited because it's a sunny day, she can go to the beach.

• During summer, the town of Baguio is cooler than other places in the Philippines.

• The Philippines has hot and humid conditions during the summer months every year.

• Farmers in the Philippines plant rice because they know the rainy season lasts for months.

How can you describe the climate in the Philippines?

• Phenomenal

• Temperate

• Polar

• Tropical

How do landforms and bodies of water benefit Filipinos in their livelihood?

• Plains, rivers and lakes provide water for drinking and farming.

• Mountains and hills prevent people from traveling between cities.

• Beaches and seas are places where people can relax and forget problems.

• Plains and valleys are where many people go family camping during the weekend.

Why are cardinal and secondary directions important?

• They tell us about our territory.

• They tell us the best places to visit.

• They tell us about the weather.

• They tell us where places are located.

How does climate change negatively affect the way Filipinos live?

• It reduces the amount of sunlight, making it harder for crops to grow.

• It brings more rain which can affect the people's plan to travel and do camping.

• It makes the weather cooler throughout the year, helping people to feel more comfortable.

• It causes more frequent typhoons, which causes floods, that can disrupt daily activities, destroy the crops, and displace families.