THE PHILIPPINE ENVIRONMENT

Which of the following does NOT belong to the hazards that the Philippines encounter?

• El Niño

• Tornadoes

• Flooding

• Landslide

What causes the Philippines to experience frequent earthquakes and volcanic activities?

• It is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

• It is near the destructive plate boundaries where the Philippine plate and Eurasian plate subducts.

• Its islands were formed from folding of boundaries where magmas may arise.

• All of the above

Preserving biodiversity is important because

• it creates income opportunities for people

• it promotes tourism in the country

• it increases the rate of survival of species in the area

• it indicates effective laws made by the government officials

How does the Philippines benefit from the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• The land is rich in mineral deposits.

• The volcanic activities make way for more islands to form.

• The plates record daily but relatively weak earthquakes.

• More unique and beautiful beaches attract tourists.

You have observed that some residents in your community throw their garbage in the estero nearby. What can be your best action on this?

• Record it and post on social media to shame them.

• Report to the barangay and ask the barangay captain to do something.

• Post a no throwing of garbage in the estero.

• Never mind at all. You are too young to do anything about it.

When wastes are continually mismanaged, which of the following would be the result?

• ground and surface water purification

• exposure to toxins and spread of disease

• lesser emission of methane to the atmosphere

• rise of sea level

Which of the following contributes to the nature of the Philippine archipelago?

• Mangroves prevent erosion and protects shorelines

• Long shorelines offer diverse marine ecosystem

• Vast forestlands shelter a wide array of plant and animal species

• All of the choices

How does the increase in the use of fossil fuel contribute to global rise of temperature?

• . It contributes to the destruction of ozone layer.

• It decreases the ability of the atmosphere to radiate the energy of the sun.

• It increases the ability of sun’s radiation to penetrate the earth’s atmosphere.

• It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Which of the following is a priority project of the current DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu for solid waste management?

• Tree planting as part of mandatory activities for government officials.

• Close dumpsites and put up material recovery facilities.

• Reconstruct government penalties for illegal logging.

• Train individuals to earn extra income through recycling.

Which of the following statements best describes the Philippines?

• It is composed of 7,107 islands.

• It is an archipelago with 7,641 islands off the coast of Vietnam.

• It is an island country located in Southwestern Asia.

• Its terrains are composed mostly of rainforests.