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Quiz about The Philippine Island of Palawan

The Philippine Island of Palawan Quiz

This test is about the island of Palawan in the Philippines. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by mlmf2012. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mlmf2012

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
990

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Question 1 of 10

1. Approximately how long is a flight from Manila to Palawan? Hint

2 to 3 hours

10 to 20 minutes

3 to 4 hours

45 minutes to 1 hour

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Question 2 of 10

2. Palawan is the name of an island and a __________. Hint

province

city

county

town

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Question 3 of 10

3. Palawan was colonized by which country in the 18th century? Hint

France

Spain

England

Portugal

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Question 4 of 10

4. Palawan is in which administrative region? Hint

Visayas

MIMAROPA

Mindanao

It is its own region

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is there an island in Palawan where zebras live?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What do you call the native boat that is used by the people of Palawan? Hint

Banka

Vinta

Lunes

Kalaw

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2011, Busuanga Island, the island north of Palawan Island, had cemented roads for cars.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these has a larger area of jurisdiction than Palawan? Hint

Marinduque

Oriental Mindoro

None of these--Palawan has the largest total area of jurisdiction

Romblon

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Question 9 of 10

9. Due to its mountainous land, tricycles are used for transportation in Palawan.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. On the island of Busuanga, there is a mountain that has a cross built on its peak. What is the name of the mountain? Hint

Bundok de Jesus

Mt. Makinit

Mt. Tapyas

Mt. Coron

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Approximately how long is a flight from Manila to Palawan?

Answer: 45 minutes to 1 hour

The flight usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the weather and the type of airplane used. Don't expect a Boeing 747 to land there, though, as the airport is small and usually only one small plane can land at a time.

2. Palawan is the name of an island and a __________.

Answer: province

The province of Palawan has grown in terms of tourism and land development for the past few decades. Big hotels and resorts have been built in Palawan. I go there every year, so I see the changes, and believe me, it has had a lot of changes.

3. Palawan was colonized by which country in the 18th century?

Answer: Spain

In the mid-1700s, a portion of Palawan was given to Spain by the Sultanate of Borneo. Later, the whole area fell under Spanish control.

4. Palawan is in which administrative region?

Answer: MIMAROPA

The Philippines consists of three major groups of island. These are divided into 18 administrative regions, one of which is MIMAROPA. The regions gets its name from the first two letters of the islands that constitute the region i.e. Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.

5. Is there an island in Palawan where zebras live?

Answer: Yes

Calauit Island in Palawan is home to zebras, giraffes, gazelle, and other non-native animals. The island is a sanctuary for wild animals from Africa, along with some local animals.

6. What do you call the native boat that is used by the people of Palawan?

Answer: Banka

The banka gets its balance in water by having two bamboo trunks set protruding on both sides of the boat. These trunks balance the boat and prevent it from turning over.

7. In 2011, Busuanga Island, the island north of Palawan Island, had cemented roads for cars.

Answer: True

Busuanga Island has cemented roads for cars, as well as having an airport. The main city area is almost fully cemented. There are many dirt roads on the island, however, where ordinary cars can't cross. I recommend an off-road vehicle if ever you plan to drive a car there.

8. Which of these has a larger area of jurisdiction than Palawan?

Answer: None of these--Palawan has the largest total area of jurisdiction

Palawan Province's biggest island is Palawan Island. Palawan has a greater area of jurisdiction than any other province in the Philippines.

9. Due to its mountainous land, tricycles are used for transportation in Palawan.

Answer: True

People travel around Palawan on tricycles, sidecars, buses, cabs, etc. Transportation is a concern due to mountainous land and lack of cemented roads.

10. On the island of Busuanga, there is a mountain that has a cross built on its peak. What is the name of the mountain?

Answer: Mt. Tapyas

Mt. Tapyas is not a high mountain, with a height of 210 meters above sea level. With good weather conditions it is possible to reach the top in twenty minutes or less. At the peak, the town of Coron is completely visible.

Source: Author mlmf2012

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