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The Philippines

A 5-themes Analysis Example for Grade 9 project 2013. The Philippines. By: Exem Plar Due: May 10, 2013 Course Code: CGC 1DI-10. http:// travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage. The famous terraced rice paddies are a good example of Environmental Management. 1.

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The Philippines

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  1. A 5-themes Analysis Example for Grade 9 project 2013 The Philippines By: ExemPlar Due: May 10, 2013 Course Code: CGC 1DI-10 http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage The famous terraced rice paddies are a good example of Environmental Management 1

  2. Theme 1: Location Google Earth Of Interest The Philippines is a northern hemisphere tropical island nation. It’s located about halfway between Papua New Guinea and China on the Western Edge of the Pacific Ocean Location has 2 parts: Absolute and Relative China Philippines Papua New Guinea 2

  3. Location Sub Theme 1:1 Absolute 2 Absolutely Interesting Facts The extent of the Philippines is from the latitude line of 4° 40‘N to the line 21° 10'N. Using longitude, it extends from 116° 40‘E to 126° 34' E By Telephone, it can be found by dialing011 + 63 + a 2 digit local code followed by the 7 digit phone number(in total 14 numbers) Equator http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines 3

  4. It is in the heart of Southeast Asia Location Sub Theme 1:2 Relative Relatively speaking, it is … • South of Taiwan • East of Vietnam • North-East of Indonesia and Malaysia • North-West of Papua New Guinea • On the Western Edge of the Pacific Ocean • North of the Equator and East of the Prime meridian Google Map Taiwan Pacific Ocean 4

  5. Theme 2: Place Place has 2 parts: • Physical and Human http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines http://philembassy-bahrain.com/the-philippines • There are many islands and mountains with tropical vegetation and unique creatures such as Tarsiers • The population has doubled in the last 32 years • The people are literate with unique cultural practices 5

  6. Place Sub Theme 2:1 Physical Landforms • Mostly mountainous interior of volcanic origin • 7107 islands • 5th longest coastline • Highest peak Mount Apo 2,954m http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines#Geography 6

  7. Place Sub Theme 2:2 Physical Climate • Tropical climate • March to May is hot and dry • June to October is rainy. Typhoons are common. • November to February is cool Super Typhoon Bopha,Sunday, Dec. 2, International Space Station http://www.nasa.gov http://www.globaleye.org nbcnews.com 7

  8. Place Sub Theme 2:3 Physical Vegetation • The Original jungle is preserved on some islands but much is lost to logging. The Philippine Tropical Forest Foundation Dipterocarp • 40-50 species of this tropical tree • Half are only found in Philippines http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/forest1.htm 8

  9. Place Sub Theme 2:4 Physical Wildlife One of the top 10 most biologically diverse countries. • Philippine Tarsier • One of the smallest primates • No taller than 16cm • Endangered • Often kept as pets • Mindoro Crocodile • Freshwater croc • Critically endangered from dynamite fishing • Visayan Warty Pig • Named after 3 warts on face • Critically endangered from hunting http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines 9

  10. Place Sub Theme 2:5 Human National Flag This flag can indicate a state of war if it is displayed with the red side on top Eight Rays Three Main Regions • Luzon • Visayas • Mindanao http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_the_Philippines 10

  11. Place Sub Theme 2:6 Human Demographics • Birth Rate 25 • Death Rate 5 • Growth Rate 1.9% • Fertility Rate 3.2/woman Stage 2 Pyramid https://www.cia.gov Population 95 million • It is the 12th most populous country in the world • Population has doubled in the last 32 years 11

  12. Place Sub Theme 2:7 Human Quality of Life Literacy Rate 92.6% • Life Expectancy • GPA per Capita • School life expectancy = 12 years • New policy since 2012, many schools overcrowded • Males 69 • Females 75 • $4300 http://wbi.worldbank.org http://en.wikipedia.org https://www.cia.gov 12

  13. Place Sub Theme 2:8 Human Culture Language “Filipino” and Tagalog Kung paanoikaw ay “How are you?” http://translate.google.com/?tl=tl 80% Catholic http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines • Historically dependant upon “low tech” subsistence agriculture • People grew what they ate and sold any extra food for a small income • Less farmland is available now and there are more people; Agricultural Technology is developing Basilica Minore del Santo Niño http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines 13

  14. Theme 3: Region Region has 2 parts: • National and Global • Are complex • 80 provinces belong to 17 regions located on three island regions Global Regions National Regions • The ASEAN-China free trade agreement covers trade in goods, services, and investments with other Asian countries • The Philippines participates to reduce tariffs and increase trade with many partners 14

  15. Region Sub Theme 3:1 National Regions Capital City - Manila The Philippines is divided into three island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Needs more information and another IMAGE 15

  16. Region Sub Theme 3:1 International Regions • Work is needed here to complete this project with details about the ASEAN trade agreements and more • Looking for 2 images and more information 16

  17. Region Sub Theme 3:3 Tourism Regions PHILIPPINES - Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for the Philippines. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to an ongoing terrorist threat to Westerners and Western interests 17 http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

  18. Theme 4: Movement Movement has 3 parts: • People, Ideas, Goods …. Need work to complete this slide Needs eye catching images and also Key attention getting information http://www.dreamstime.com http://www.pinoystop.com/tv-series http://www.portcalls.com/ind_14.jpg 18

  19. Movement Sub Theme 4:1 People Migration Need: good statistics on within country migration, immigration, emigration2 images found .. May need to replace. Need sources for images. 19

  20. Movement Sub Theme 4:2 People Getting Around bangka(pumpboats) important to inter-island travel Driving is possibly at its most manic in and around Manila Bus and jeepneys (common form of public transport) Ferry or fastcraft http://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/transport/getting-around 20

  21. Movement Sub Theme 4:3 Ideas Movement - Media Need to find information on circulation numbers on Newspapers, Popular TV and Radio stations. Note for needed work:Forgot to get source for image … need to find it. 21

  22. Movement Sub Theme 4:4 Ideas Movement - Technology Note for needed work: Need to find info about technology in communication cell phone, computer, electricity availability. Need images too. http://www.thesmartpda.com/philippines.php 22

  23. Movement Sub Theme 4:5 Goods Movement • Exports: $54.17 billion (2011) • Exports – Commodities:electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconuts and coconut oil, fruits • Exports - Partners:China 19%, United States 13.4%, Singapore 13.2%, Japan 12.8%, Hong Kong 7.6 http://www.pca.da.gov.ph http:conexmetals,com 23

  24. Theme 5: Human EnvironmentInteraction Human Environment Interactionhas 2 parts: • Resource Extraction and Sustainable Land/Habitat Management http://www.clc-asia.com/philippines-mining http://www.think-energy.org/newsite/index.php/articles/12-renewable 24

  25. H-E-I Sub Theme 5:1 Resource Extraction • Mining is expanding in Gold, Nickel, and Copper • GEOTHERMAL power is being developed as cost efficient and low pollution source for heatand electricity generation • Over 30% of electricity comes from Geothermal Sources(The diagram at the side shows how heat from the earth is used to spin turbines to make electricity in an environmentally friendly way) http://phys.org/news/philippine-reforms-gold-rush-site.html http://www.economist.com/node/16909897 25

  26. H-E-I Sub Theme 5:2 Environment/Habitat Projects • Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordillera • Rice terraces reach a higher altitude and are on steeper slopes than other terraces • Terraced pond fields and intricate irrigation systems harvest water from mountain forests • A farming system built over 2000 years ago • Illustrates a persistence of cultural traditions • Reflects a cooperative approach to avoid soil loss while maximizing sustainability http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage 26

  27. The Philippines By: ExemPlar http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage

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