Quiz about ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE REVIEWER QUESTIONS

Question 1

Stored energy in water behind a dam falls and changes into mechanical energy that turns a turbine that turns coils in a generator that produces electrical energy. What is this?

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C. Hydroelectric powerplant

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A. Solar Energy

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B. Wind energy

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D. Nuclear powerplant

Question 2

Which of the following are the types of geothermal power plant?

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B. dry steam, flash, and binary

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A. dry, steam, flash and binary

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C. dry steam, and binary.

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D. steam, flash, and binary

Question 3

The depletion of which natural resource is primarily responsible for soil erosion?

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B. Forests

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A.Water

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C. Coal

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D. Natural Gas

Question 4

What is a commonly proposed solution to reduce single-use plastic pollution?

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B. Banning or taxing single-use plastics

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A. Increasing production of single-use plastics

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C. Encouraging the use of more single-use plastics

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D. Burning single-use plastics

Question 5

Which is an advantage of installing solar panels?

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C. Reduces electricity bills

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A. High installation cost

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B. Reduces amount of air pollution

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C. Reduces water pollutants

Question 6

Approximately how long does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose in the environment?

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B. 450 years

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A. 10 years

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C. 100 years

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C. 45 years

Question 7

What is the primary environmental agency responsible for enforcing environmental laws in the Philippines?

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B. DENR

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A. DOH

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C. DA

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D. DOST

Question 8

When is the celebration of the environmental awareness month in the Philippines?

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C. November

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A. October

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B. April

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C. June

Question 9

Which of the following is a major consequence of natural resource exploitation?

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B. Environmental degradation

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A. Increased biodiversity

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C. Improved air quality

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C. Soil regeneration

Question 10

What happens to plastic waste when left in the environment?

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C. It is a non-biodegradable material, and it will disintegrates.

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A. It will all be recycled.

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B. It is a biodegradable material & eventually disintegrates

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D. It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces.

Question 11

Is a government document that outlines the impact of a proposed project on its surrounding environment.

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B. PEISS

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A. PESWMA

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C. ECC

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C. CCC

Question 12

Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal - What do these items have in common?

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D. They are examples of nonrenewable energy resources.

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A. They are examples of inexhaustible energy resources.

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B. They are examples of renewable energy resources.

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C. They are examples of energy resources that do not cause pollution.

Question 13

Geothermal energy is energy from?

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C. heat from deep in the earth

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A. from moving water

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B. burning wood from trees.

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D. decayed plants and animals

Question 14

The act was carried out to control, supervise and regulate activities on toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.

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A. RA 6969

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B. RA 9512

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C. RA 9729

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D. 9003

Question 15

Which of the following practices can lead to the overexploitation of fish populations?

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D. Overfishing with large-scale commercial fleets

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A. Sustainable fishing quotas

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B. Use of fish farms

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C. Catch and release fishing

Question 16

The following are the common types of coal, EXCEPT?

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D. Ligneous

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A. Anthracite

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B. Peat

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C. Bituminous

Question 17

This produces electricity using the kinetic energy created by air in motion.

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C. Wind energy

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A. Hydroelectric powerplant

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B. Solar Energy

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D. Nuclear powerplant

Question 18

What powerplant uses generated heat in an enclosed area to convert water into steam that turn turbines in generators to produce electricity?

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D. Nuclear powerplant

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A. Hydroelectric powerplant

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B. Solar Energy

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C. Wind energy

Question 19

Deforestation is primarily driven by:

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A.Urban expansion

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B. Increased rainfall

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C. Wildlife conservation

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D. Renewable energy production

Question 20

A renewable energy resource produced from decomposition of organic matter.

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B. Biogas

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A. Tidal energy

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C. Dendrothermal energy

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D. Biomass

Question 21

This alternative energy resource use converted energy from the sea and turn it into electricity.

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A. Tidal energy

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B. Biogas

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C. Dendrothermal energy

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D. Biomass

Question 22

An Act to Promote Environmental Awareness through Environmental Education and for Other Purposes.

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C. RA 9512

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A. 9003

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B. RA 6969

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D. RA 9729

Question 23

This Act aims to integrate disaster risk reduction measures into climate change adaptation plans, development and poverty reduction programs.

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D. RA 9729

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A. 9003

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B. RA 6969

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C. RA 9512

Question 24

The law ensures proper segregation, collection, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste.

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A. 9003

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B. RA 6969

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C. RA 9512

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D. RA 9729

Question 25

The process of extracting minerals from the earth is known as:

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B. Mining

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A. Agriculture

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C. Forestry

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D. Fishing

Question 26

A kind of heat energy produced by burning wood.

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C. Dendrothermal energy

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A. Tidal energy

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B. Biogas

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D. Biomass

Question 27

Which of the following actions can help reduce plastic pollution?

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A. Using reusable bags and bottles

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B. Increasing the use of single-use plastics

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C. Disposing of plastic waste in rivers

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D. Ignoring recycling guidelines

Question 28

Which law/policy include wetlands, flood-prone areas, abandoned landfills, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, steep slopes and other geologic hazard areas?

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A. ECA

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B. EIA

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C. ECP

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D. EMP

Question 29

What non-renewable resource produces sulfur dioxide that can cause acid rain?

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B. Natural Gas

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A. Coal

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C. Petroleum

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D. Fossil fuel

Question 30

Energy efficiency refers to:

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B. Reducing the energy consumption of an appliance without reducing its output

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A. Using more energy to achieve the same task

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C. Increasing the energy consumption of an appliance for better performance

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D. Stopping the use of energy

Question 31

Which of the following materials is not commonly recyclable?

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C. Food waste

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A. Glass

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B. Plastic

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D. Aluminum

Question 32

Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

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C. Timber or Log

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A. Coal

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B. Natural Gas

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D. Uranium

Question 33

Which of the following appliances typically consumes the most energy in a household?

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C. Air Conditioner

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A. Refrigerator

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B. Washing Machine

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D. Television

Question 34

Natural gas is a non-renewable resource, it is composed of highly flammable gas called _______________?

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A. Methane

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B. Sulfur Oxide

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C. Ethane

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D. Carbon monoxide

Question 35

Which is a major environmental concern for our oceans?

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C. Plastic pollution

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A. Oxygen pollution

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B. Nutrient pollution

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D. Air pollution

Question 36

Which of the following methods should be practiced to positively impact the environment?

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B. Conserving resources and recycling

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A. Burning of oil and natural gas

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C. Recycling and burning oil

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D. Conserving resources and water pollution

Question 37

What is the primary source of plastic pollution in the oceans?

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C. Mismanaged plastic waste from land

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A.Industrial waste

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B. Agricultural runoff

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D. Oil spills

Question 38

We use most of our oil products for:

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A. transportation

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B. home heating

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C. water generators

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D. industrial uses

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of an upcycled product?

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C. A glass jar turned into a vase

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A. plastic bottle turned into a new plastic bottle

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B. Old newspapers made into recycled paper

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D. Metal cans melted down and reused in construction

Question 40

Which of the following would be considered good evidence that the over-exploitation of resources in an environment harms organisms living in that environment?

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B. When people cut down and log trees in a forest, many species of animals lose their habitats.

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A. Large solar energy panels in the desert don't work well when they get covered in sand and dust.

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C. Water levels in a reservoir go down when water evaporates from the surface.

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D. Mining a mountain top for coal results in cheaper electricity for consumers in urban areas.

Question 41

Which of these actions can best replenish natural materials?

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A. planting trees every time an area is logged

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B. using technology to extract natural gas with minimal pollution

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C. the slow breakdown of once-living organisms

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D. refining trees into paper

Question 42

RA 6969 is also known as?

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Philippine Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

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Philippine Toxic Substances, Dangerous and Radioactive Waste Control Act of 1990

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C. Philippine Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1999

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D. Philippine Toxic Substances, Dangerous and Radioactive Waste Control Act of 1999

Question 43

An Act providing for a comprehensive water quality management and for other purposes.

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B. RA 9275

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A. RA 8479

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C. RA 8749

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D. RA 9725

Question 44

The Philippine Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1999 is also known as:

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C. RA 8749

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A. RA 8479

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B. RA 9275

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D. RA 9725

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of recycling?

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A. To reduce landfill waste

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B. To increase carbon emissions

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C. To lower the cost of new products

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D. To create more waste

Question 46

Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect and is a significant byproduct of energy consumption from fossil fuels?

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C. Carbon Dioxide

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A. Oxygen

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B. Nitrogen

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D. Sulfu Oxide

Question 47

What is the primary driver behind the exploitation of natural resources?

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B. Population growth and economic development

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A. Technological advancements

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C. Environmental conservation efforts

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D. Cultural practices

Question 48

What is the function of the EMB?

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D. formulates plans, programs, and appropriate environmental quality standards

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A. to review and evaluate Environmental Impact Statements

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B. certifying that the environmental project passed all the necessary requirements

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C. assuring implementation of environment-friendly projects.

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