This document provides information about the physical features and natural resources of the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines is an archipelago located between 5°0’ to 21° north latitude and 114° to 127° east longitude, composed of over 7,000 islands. The three main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It discusses the country's climate, topography which includes plains, rivers, and mountains, and highlights several popular tourist destinations. The document also mentions the National Protected Areas System which aims to conserve natural resources by maintaining ecological processes and genetic diversity to ensure sustainable use of resources. It poses the essential question of how the people can protect and conserve natural resources.

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The Philippine
Archipelago
GRADE VII

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OBJECTIVES
1.Identify the physical
features of the
Philippines.
2.Observe the effects of
pollution to natural
resources.

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ESSENTIAL
QUESTION:
How can its people
protect and conserve
its natural resources?

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What is
ARCHIPELAGO?
is a group of many
islands.
Ex.: Philippines

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Location of the
Philippines
•stretches about 1,850 km
north-south between
approximately 5˚0’ to 21˚
north latitude and 114˚ to
127˚ east longitude.
•composed of 7,107
islands

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PLAIN WITH
RICE FIELDS

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PHYSICAL FEATURES of the Philippines
FACTS 1
1. Location of the Philippines
(humid equatorial climate)
2. Three main groups of
islands (Luzon, Visayas, &
Mindanao)
3. Largest islands: Luzon,
Mindanao, Palawan,
Mindoro, Panay, Negros,
Leyte, Cebu, Masbate, and
FACTS 2
4. Only 2,803 islands are
named.
5. Topography refers to its
physical features.
6. Other islands are
characterized by
mountainous topography.
7. Ex.: alluvial plains, narrow

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PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER,
PALAWAN
CHOCOLATE HILLS, BOHOL
BORACAY, AKLAN

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Standard Time
• 8 hours
ahead of
Prime
Meridian

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R.A. 7586
1.Identification and effective
administration of
designated areas:
Maintain essential ecological
processes
To preserve genetic diversity
To ensure sustainable use
of resources
To maintain natural
conditions
National
Protected Areas
System (NIPAS)

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ESSENTIAL
QUESTION:
How can its people
protect and conserve
its natural resources?

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ESSENTIAL
QUESTION:
The best way to
conserve natural
resources is to find
ways to reduce
dependency of
natural resources in
everyday life.
How can its people
protect and conserve its
natural resources?

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THANK YOU
-SJR