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Theories about the formation of the Philippines

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What is shown in the picture?

Map of the Philippines

What is shown in the picture? It is a region around the Pacific Ocean where many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur.

Pacific Ring of Fire

This theory explains that the Philippine Archipelago was formed due to the eruption of volcanoes under the Pacific Ocean.

Theory of Volcanism

It is the supercontinent that incorporated almost all the landmasses on earth.

Pangaea

The Philippines is an archipelago consisting of 7,641 islands and surrounded by __________________.

Bodies of water

A geologic period during which thick ice sheets cover vast areas of land.

Ice Age

A ___________ is a concept that is not yet proven, but if it's true, it would explain certain facts or phenomena.

Theory

It is the edge of a continent that lies under the ocean.

Continental shelf

It is believed that the Supercontinent had been divided due to _______________.

Strong Earthquake

This theory explains that some parts of the Philippines are connected to mainland Asia.

Theory of Land Bridges