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This province is bounded on the north by Camarines Sur, on the northeast by Catanduanes, on the west by Marinduque, and on the south by Masbate. ________________
Explanation
The given correct answer is Albay. The province mentioned in the question is bounded by Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Marinduque, and Masbate. Albay is the name of the province that fits this description. The other words mentioned, such as Legazpi and Legazpi City, are likely additional information or locations within the province of Albay.
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This is the second largest province in Central Luzon. It is located on the northwestern part of the region and is bounded on the north by Pangasinan, on the east by Tarlac, on the west by the South China Sea, and on the south by Bataan. ________________
Explanation
Zambales is the correct answer because it is the second largest province in Central Luzon and is located on the northwestern part of the region. It is bounded by Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and Bataan to the south. Iba is also mentioned in the options, but it is not the correct answer as it does not represent the province as a whole, but rather the capital city of Zambales.
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This province is situated at the southern part of the Bicol Peninsula. It is bounded on the north by the province of Albay and Albay Gulf, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the south San Bernardino Strait, and on the west by Ticao and Burias Pass. ________________
Explanation
The province described in the passage is Sorsogon. It is situated at the southern part of the Bicol Peninsula and is bounded by Albay and Albay Gulf to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, San Bernardino Strait to the south, and Ticao and Burias Pass to the west. Sorsogon City is the capital city of the province.
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This province is in the southeastern part of Central Luzon. It is bounded on the north by Nueva Ecija; on the east by Aurora and Quezon; on the west by Pampanga; and on the south by Rizal, Metro Manila and Manila Bay. ________________
Explanation
The correct answer is Bulacan, Bulakan and Malolos, Malolos City. Bulacan is a province located in the southeastern part of Central Luzon. It is bounded by Nueva Ecija to the north, Aurora and Quezon to the east, Pampanga to the west, and Rizal, Metro Manila, and Manila Bay to the south. Bulakan is a municipality in Bulacan, while Malolos is a city in the province.
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This province is located in the heart of Central Luzon, bounded on the north by Tarlac and Nueva Ecija, on the east by Bulacan, on the west by Zambales, and on the south by Bataan and the Manila Bay. ________________
Explanation
Pampanga is a province located in the heart of Central Luzon. It is bounded by Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, Bulacan to the east, Zambales to the west, and Bataan and the Manila Bay to the south. San Fernando City, also known as the City of San Fernando, is the capital city of Pampanga. Therefore, the correct answer is Pampanga and San Fernando City, City of San Fernando, San Fernando.
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This province forms the central part of the Bicol Peninsula at the southern tip of Luzon Island. It is bounded in the north by Camarines Norte, San Miguel Bay, and the Pacific Ocean; in the east by the Logonoy Gulf; in the west by Ragay Gulf, and in the south by Albay. ________________
Explanation
Camarines Sur is the correct answer because it is the province that forms the central part of the Bicol Peninsula at the southern tip of Luzon Island. It is bounded by Camarines Norte, San Miguel Bay, the Pacific Ocean, Logonoy Gulf, Ragay Gulf, and Albay. Pili is likely mentioned as it is the capital municipality of Camarines Sur.
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This province occupies the northwestern portion of Bicol Peninsula that forms the southeastern portion of Luzon. It is bounded on the north, and east by the Pacific Ocean, and in the south by the Camarines Sur and a portion of the elongated province of Quezon. ________________
Explanation
Camarines Norte is the correct answer because the given description matches the geographical location of this province. It is located in the northwestern portion of the Bicol Peninsula and is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the north and east. Daet is the capital city of Camarines Norte, so it is also a correct answer.
8.
This province is one of two island provinces in the Bicol Region. It is bounded on the north by Ticao Pass, in the east by the Samar Sea, in the west by the Sibuyan Sea, and in the south by the Visayan Sea. ________________
Explanation
Masbate is the correct answer because it is the province being described in the question. The province is one of two island provinces in the Bicol Region and is bounded by Ticao Pass, Samar Sea, Sibuyan Sea, and Visayan Sea. Masbate City, Masbate is also mentioned as a specific location within the province.
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This is the smallest province in Central Luzon. It lies in the southwestern part of the region, wedged between Manila bay on the East and South China Sea on the south and west. It is bounded by Zambales on the north. ________________
Explanation
Bataan is the correct answer because it is the smallest province in Central Luzon. It is located in the southwestern part of the region and is surrounded by Manila Bay on the east and the South China Sea on the south and west. It is also bounded by Zambales on the north. Balanga and Balanga City are additional details related to Bataan, as Balanga is the capital city of the province.
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This is the largest province in Central Luzon. It is bounded by Pangasinan and Nueva Viscaya on the north, Pampanga and Bulacan on the south, Aurora and Quezon on the east, and Tarlac on the west. ________________
Explanation
Nueva Ecija is the largest province in Central Luzon. It is bordered by Pangasinan and Nueva Viscaya to the north, Pampanga and Bulacan to the south, Aurora and Quezon to the east, and Tarlac to the west. Palayan, also known as Palayan City, is the capital city of Nueva Ecija.