Quiz 4 – Environmental Stress

This is the greenhouse gas that has the largest contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse effect. -
carbon dioxide

These are substances that are without any safe commercial, industrial, agricultural or economic usage
and are shipped, transported or brought from the country of origin for dumping or disposal into or in transit
through any part of the territory of the Philippines - Hazardous wastes

In December 1952, air in __________ became stagnant and cloud cover blocked incoming solar
radiation. - London

Which of the following nutrients contribute to eutrophication? – Nitrogen

The development of __________ is directly related to automobile use. – NOT nitrous smog

These are hazardous wastes made radioactive by exposure to the radiation incidental to the production or
utilization of nuclear fuels but does not include nuclear fuel, or radioisotopes which have reached the final
stage of fabrication so as to be usable for any scientific, medical, agricultural, commercial, or industrial
purpose. - Nuclear wastes

These are substances that present short-term acute hazards, such as acute toxicity by ingestion,
inhalation or skin absorption, corrosivity or other skin or eye contact hazard or the risk of fire or explosion.
– NOT toxic

A water pollution source that discharges its wastes directly to bodies of water is referred to as
___________ point. – NOT Primary

This is the greenhouse gas that has the largest contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse effect. - carbon
dioxide

The following are the major sources of water pollution EXCEPT - mining

The following are the environmental effects of acid rain except __________. - cause of skin cancer

The following are examples of natural emissions of air pollutants except __________. - emission of
methane from dumpsites

Enormous populations under favourable conditions producing water color & distinctive odors & tastes – algal
bloom

The following are environmental impacts of global warming EXCEPT - Thermal pollution that causes a
decrease in the dissolved oxygen in water

Ozone, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, lead are classified as – criteria
pollutants

This is an air pollutant that reduces the ability of the circulatory system to transport oxygen. – carbon
monoxide

It occurs when warmer air is found above cooler air and it poses a particular problem when there is a
stagnant air mass. – atmospheric inversion
Most natural greenhouse warming is due to __________ in the atmosphere. - water vapor

Renewable energy is favorable because it offers the least stress to the environment. Which of these is not
a possible source of renewable energy? - nuclear energy

What does VOC mean? - Volatile Organic Compound

Eutrophication is a natural process. – true

Which of the following nutrients contribute to eutrophication? – nitrogen

The word given to describe the effects of when a water body becomes so rich in nutrients that the natural
wildlife is unable to survive. – euthrophication

These are substances that are without any safe commercial, industrial, agricultural or economic usage
and are shipped, transported or brought from the country of origin for dumping or disposal into or in transit
through any part of the territory of the Philippines – hazardous wastes

__________ is the major cause of ozone depletion. – CFC

In December 1952, air in __________ became stagnant and cloud cover blocked incoming solar
radiation. – London

Sources of _______ particles include construction sites, agricultural fields, unpaved roads, fires, &
smokestacks. – primary

Most natural greenhouse warming is due to __________ in the atmosphere. – water vapor

This is a term used to describe the degree of toxic effect by a compound on plant growth. - phytotoxicity

Quiz 5 – Positive Action

When was RA 9003 approved into law? - January 26, 2001

In 2016, the United Nations officially ushered in 17 SDGs to banish a whole host of social ills by 2030.
What does SDG mean? - Sustainable Development Goals

Which of UN's 17 SDGs is represented by this photo? – green act now to stop climate change - Climate
Action

This refers to a series of voluntary standards in the environmental field under development by ISO. -
ISO14000

The law that gives the DENR the right to establish national water quality standards and control techniques
for implementation by local government. – clean water act

This is the greenhouse gas being regulated in the Montreal protocol. – CFC

Which of UN's 17 SDGs is represented by this photo? - yellow bike – Sustainable Cities and
Communities

The potential for air pollution in urban areas is determined by __________. – all of the choices
Which of UN's 17 SDGs is represented by this photo? – green plant a tree – life on land

"Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere." Which of UN's 17 SDGs is
referred to here? – climate action

The 17 SDGs are built on the eight MDGs that ended in 2015. What does MDG mean? - Millennium
Development Goals

This is a heavy metal that helps protect engines and promotes more even fuel consumption. – lead

Which of UN's 17 SDGs is represented by this photo? – blue avoid wasting water - Clean Water and
Sanitation

Which UN Secretary-General in 2015 said that the seventeen SDGs are our shared vision of humanity
and a social contract between the world’s leaders and the people? - Ban Ki-moon

This is also known as “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990.” - RA
6969

An EMS follows a Plan-Do-Check-______ cycle. – Act

MRF (“Murf”) is an important part of a sanitary landfill that shall include solid waste transfer station or
sorting station, drop-off center, a composting facility, and a recycling facility. What does “murf” mean? -
Material Recovery Facility

A diplomatic achievement of monumental proportions was completed with the signing of the __________
in September 1987 that called for the elimination of the production of CFCs. - Montreal protocol

The following are the pollution control for sulfur dioxide except __________. - collectors

What article number in Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 includes prohibition on open and
controlled dumps? – 6

This is also known as the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. - RA 9003

Which of UN's 17 SDGs is represented by this photo? – green act now to stop global warming - Climate
Action

This apparatus is used to measure the concentration of atmospheric ozone. - Dobson ultraviolet
spectrometer

This is the greenhouse gas being regulated in the Kyoto protocol. – carbon dioxide

Any citizen may file civil, criminal or administrative action against any person who violates or fails to
comply with Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of the Philippines and its IRR. – True

Which of UN's 17 SDGs is represented by this photo? – ochre recycle paper - Responsible Consumption
and Production

When was RA 9003 approved into law? - January 26, 2001

In 2016, the United Nations officially ushered in 17 SDGs to banish a whole host of social ills by 2030.
What does SDG mean? - Sustainable Development Goals
Which of these prohibited acts has, under Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of the Philippines, a
penalty of Fine of P300-P1,000, or Community service of 1-15 days in LGU where violation was made, or
both? - littering, throwing, dumping of waste matters in public places

Which of these is NOT included in the 17 SDGs? - ensure environmental sustainability

Which of the following should be the highest consideration in formulating waste management plans? -
Reduction

What does ISO mean? - International Organization for Standardization

What substance is used in chemical activation as part of engineered lake management strategies? –
alum

What does EMS mean? - Environmental Management System

At present, this is the best option for the disposal of nuclear wastes. - secure landfill

Any citizen may file civil, criminal or administrative action against any person who violates or fails to
comply with Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of the Philippines and its IRR. – true

Quiz 6 – Invasive Species

Which of these statements about invasive species is/are true? - Ships can carry in their ballast water
some aquatic organisms that can eventually become invasive species.

Which of these statements about invasive species is/are true?

- None of the statements

Species can only be considered invasive if the migration is from one country to another country. – false
Species can only be considered invasive if they are predators. – false
This is the usual main reason why invasive species can breed and spread quickly, taking over an area.-
they have no natural predator

Invasive species are primarily spread by human activities, often unintentionally. – true
Invasive species compete with native wildlife for food sources. – true
Which of these is not a direct threat of invasive species? - changing the food web in an ecosystem

An invasive species does not have to come from another country. – true
Any nonnative species that significantly modifies or disrupts the ecosystems it colonizes. – all of the
choices
Which of these statements about invasive species is/are true?
I. People must be educated about invasive species.
II. People must not take home any animals, plants, shells, firewood, or food from different ecosystems. -
both I and II

Which of these is not a real event caused by invasive species? – none of the choices
The only direct threat of invasive species is they are preying on native species. - False
That invasive species can change the food web in an ecosystem by destroying or replacing native food
sources is a direct threat. - False
Another possible threat of invasive species is preventing native species from reproducing or killing a
native species' young. – true
Which of these statements about invasive species is false? - Invasive species are endemic species.
Which of these choices is not a natural factor that may introduce species into new habitats? – hunting
Which of these statements about invasive species is/are true? - Not all introduced species are invasive.

Which of these statements about invasive species is/are true?

Threats of invasive species are all direct threats. - False