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Activity 2
Where in the world is the Philippines? (Part II)
Objective
After performing this activity, you should be able to describe the location of the Philippines with respect
to the surrounding landmasses and bodies of water.
What to use
globe or world map
What to do
1. Using a globe or a world map as reference, label the blank map below.
2. Your labelled map should include the following:
A. Landmasses B. Bodies of water
Philippine archipelago Philippine Sea
Asian continent South China Sea
Malay peninsula Indian Ocean
Isthmus of Kra Pacific Ocean
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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3. Be ready to show the map with your labels when your teachers asks you.
Figure 4. Where is the Philippines in the map? Why is the Philippines called an archipelago?