SCIENCE 7 – 1ST TERM ASSESSMENT REVIEW

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE PHILIPPINES?

Your labelled map should include the following:

A. Landmasses B. Bodies of water
Philippine archipelago South China Sea
Asian continent Indian Ocean
Malay peninsula Pacific Ocean
Isthmus of Kra Philippine Sea
Indonesian archipelago
Australian continent
Q1. Which bodies of water in the list are found to the west of the Philippines?
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Q2. Which body of water in the list is located to the east of the Philippines?
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Q3. Which large landmass is found to the north of the Philippines?
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Q4. Where is the Philippines in the map?
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Q5. Why is the Philippines called an archipelago?
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THE PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENT

1. In which body of water is 15°S, 75°E located? ____________________

2. In which body of water is 30°N, 45°W located? ____________________
3. Is it possible for a city to be located at 120°S, 30°W? Explain.
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4. Is it possible for a city to be located at 30°N, 150°W? Explain.
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5. What are natural resources?
These are materials or elements from the environment that people
a. did not create
b. invented for themselves
c. use to meet their needs
d. observe using a scientific equipment

6. What do you call a resource that people can use again and again but its supply can be replaced?
a. renewable
b. recyclable
c. reliable
d. unlimited

7. What two factors have the greatest influence on soil formation?

a. temperature and rainfall
b. slope of the land and rainfall
c. kind of soil particles and temperature
d. reforestation and use of compost as fertilizer

8. Which pair of resources is renewable?

a. cotton and leather
b. aluminum and iron
c. coal and solar energy
d. soil and minerals
9. Why are coal, petroleum, and natural gas considered nonrenewable resources if they were produced from plant
and animal remains?
a. It takes a very long time to produce them.
b. Using them results in environmental problems.
c. They are difficult to locate and explore from Earth.
d. The Philippines is dependent on supply from other countries.

10. Give three energy resources in the Philippines that are considered feasible as alternatives to fossil fuels? Give a
reason for each choice.
a. __________________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________________

11. A table is provided below. Fill in the table based on the tasks listed.
a. Give three examples for each major resource.
b. Label the examples you gave as renewable (R) or nonrenewable (NR)?
c. Give one way to preserve the land and water resources that you listed?
d. Resources on Land: __________________________________________
e. Resources in Water: __________________________________________

Resources Example 1 R or NR Example 2 R or NR Example 3 R or NR

Land
Resources
Water
Resources

12. You see pieces of cardboard, empty softdrink cans, and a broken wooden chair dumped in a vacant lot.
a. What resources were used in producing these materials?
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b. What materials are being wasted in the dumpsites?
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13. What objects do you use that are made from materials produced from
Mines: ______________________________________________________
Forest: ______________________________________________________
Farm: _______________________________________________________

14. Is there a relationship between the presence of minerals in the Philippines with any geologic structure? Give one
reason for your answer.
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15. Is there a relationship between our latitude position and the high diversity of life forms in the country? Give one
reason for your answer.
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16. Make a concept map using the following words in the box:

natural resources, minerals, rocks, soil, water, watershed, plants, animals,

biodiversity, energy, people, conservation