First Quarter Article Analysis

ARTICLE ANALYSIS

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ARTICLE 1:

Geothermal Key to Philippines’ Energy Demand

The ASEAN Post Team (21 February 2021)

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Retrieved from: https://theaseanpost.com/article/geothermal-key-philippines-energy-demand

Multiple Choice

How many people are living on the planet?

• nearly six billion

• nearly seven billion

• nearly eight billion

• nearly nine billion

Multiple Choice

How many percent of the Philippines’ current energy mix come from fossil fuels?

• 72.5%

• 73.5%

• 74.5%

• 75.5%

Multiple Choice

How many geothermal fields does the Philippines have today?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

Multiple Choice

I. The Philippines, home to an estimated 111 million people, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change including sea level rise, increased frequency of extreme weather events, rising temperatures and extreme rainfall.

II. As the effects of climate change are clearly visible around the world, including the Philippines, a cleaner source of energy is very much needed.

• Only statement I is correct.

• Only statement II is correct.

• Both statements are correct.

• Both statements are incorrect.

Multiple Choice

I. An energy source that has the potential to make a difference in the Philippines is geothermal.

II. The Philippines is the world's top producer of geothermal power, as it is located along the Ring of Fire zone of Pacific volcanoes.

• Only statement I is correct.

• Only statement II is correct.

• Both statements are correct.

• Both statements are incorrect.

​Process Questions:

​1.     What is the main source of energy in the Philippines?

2.     Why is Philippines one of the top producers of geothermal energy?

3.     What is the target of the Department of Energy by 2030?

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ARTICLE 2:

Water shortage in the Philippines threatens sustainable development and health

WHO (22 March 2019)

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​Retrieved from: https://www.who.int/philippines/news/feature-stories/detail/water-shortage-in-the-philippines-threatens-sustainable-development-and-health

Multiple Choice

When is the celebration of the World Water Day?

• March 20

• March 21

• March 22

• March 23

Multiple Choice

In 2016, what is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the Philippines?

• dengue

• acute appendicitis

• amoeba

• acute watery diarrhea

Multiple Choice

I. Everyone everywhere has the right to water.

II. However, in the Philippines, around 1 in 100 people still do not have access to improved water sources.

• Only statement I is correct.

• Only statement II is correct.

• Both statements are correct.

• Both statements are incorrect.

Multiple Choice

I. When water is scarce, people are often forced to rely on clean drinking water sources.

II. Limited water supply obliges people to store more water

• Only statement I is correct.

• Only statement II is correct.

• Both statements are correct.

• Both statements are incorrect.

​Process Question:

​How can you help in preserving water resources?

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ARTICLE 3:

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We started this ‘fire’

Johannes Chua (May 21, 2021)​

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​Retrieved from: https://mb.com.ph/2021/05/21/we-started-this-fire/

Multiple Choice

I. COVID is a consequence of man’s action.

II. The spread of COVID is more concentrated in densely populated areas, which is a result of urbanization; and it is very hard to contain the virus as man keeps on traveling and moving around.

• Only statement I is correct.

• Only statement II is correct.

• Both statements are correct.

• Both statements are incorrect.

Multiple Choice

I. It is prudent to have a short-term plan such as strengthening our forest conservation efforts.

II. If forests are protected, there is a small chance that we are also protected from future pandemics.

• Only statement I is correct.

• Only statement II is correct.

• Both statements are correct.

• Both statements are incorrect.

Multiple Choice

I. Forests cover about two-third of the earth’s land mass, providing habitat for 80 percent of the terrestrial species of animals and plants.

II. Around 1.6 billion people, including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures, depend on forests for their livelihoods, medicine, fuel, food, and shelter.

• Only statement I is correct.

• Only statement II is correct.

• Both statements are correct.

• Both statements are incorrect.

​Process Question:

​ How can you help in preserving our natural resources?