Q1 LESSON 3: Responses to Environmental Issues

Multiple Choice

In USLS IS, your class has three trash bins: one for biodegradable, one for non-biodegradable, and one for recyclable items. What program or practice are you supporting?

• Tree planting project

• Waste management initiative

• Climate change awareness

• Disaster preparedness

Multiple Choice

Barangay Tangub invites everyone to help clean up the nearby river filled with plastic bottles and wrappers. What environmental problem is this activity trying to solve?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Climate change

Multiple Choice

Your family turns off all lights and electronics for one hour to support Earth Hour. How does this activity help the environment?

• It plants more trees

• It reduces water use

• It helps clean the oceans

• It saves electricity and lowers pollution
  

Multiple Choice

During National Environment Month, your school, USLS IS, joins a tree-planting event in the mountains of Patag, Silay City. Which environmental issue does this activity help address?

• Noise pollution

• Deforestation

• Coral bleaching

• Oil spill

Multiple Choice

Your classroom starts a “No Plastic” campaign where everyone is encouraged to bring reusable lunch containers (BYOUR). What is the main goal of this program?

• Lessen plastic waste

• Reduce water bills

• Avoid floods

• Use more electricity

Multiple Select

Which of the following is an example of a disaster? Select all that apply

• A small fire in a kitchen with no injuries

• A flash flood that destroyed 50 homes

• A peaceful protest with no damage

• A typhoon that caused a city-wide blackout

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a man-made hazard?

• Typhoon

• Volcanic eruption

• Oil spill

• Earthquake

Multiple Choice

Which group is MOST vulnerable to disasters?

• Business owners

• Government officials

• Children in poor communities

• Entrepreneurs

Open Ended

In Barangay Banago, Bacolod City, people have noticed that plastic bottles and wrappers are clogging the canals, especially after heavy rains. Some residents say it's the government's job to clean it up, while others believe the community should work together. As a student living nearby, what can you do to help reduce pollution in your community? Answer in 1-2 sentences.

Multiple Choice

In a hilly part of Bacolod near Barangay Alangilan, a large portion of forest has recently been cleared to make space for a new housing project. After several weeks of heavy rain, nearby communities experienced flooding and small landslides. The barangay council is asking students to help suggest ways to reduce the harmful effects of deforestation. As a concerned student in the area, which of the following is the MOST responsible and helpful action you can suggest to your community leaders?

• Support the housing project fully since it helps people get homes faster

• Use social media to spread hate toward the people cutting trees

• Stay silent because it’s an adult problem

• Recommend planting trees and maintaining green spaces around the housing site

Multiple Choice

Which bin does a banana peel go into?

• Biodegradable Bin

• Non-biodegradable Bin

Multiple Choice

Your class plans to start a ‘No Plastic’ campaign. What’s the BEST way to support this?

• Bring snacks in single-use plastic

• Reuse plastic forks daily

• Encourage others to use reusable containers

• Throw all plastics in regular trash

Poll

Do you turn off lights when not in use?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Your family joins Earth Hour. What else can you do to fight climate change?

• Leave the aircon on all day

• Ride a bike or walk to school

• Burn trash at night

• Use plastic bags every day

Open Ended

Answer in 3-5 sentences: What can I do at home or in school to protect the environment?