Environmental Issues Quiz

What does solid waste refer to?

• Waste from natural disasters

• Waste from homes and commercial establishments

• Waste from industrial processes

• Waste from agricultural activities

Which of the following is a reason for the destruction of natural resources in the Philippines?

• Low population growth

• Abusive use of natural resources

• Increased biodiversity

• Effective implementation of environmental laws

What is the term for the illegal cutting of trees in forests?

• Migration

• Deforestation

• Illegal logging

• Fuel wood harvesting

What is one effect of climate change mentioned in the text?

• Increased biodiversity

• Natural disasters

• Improved agricultural yield

• Stable weather patterns

Which law aims to manage solid waste in the Philippines?

• RA 9072

• RA 9147

• RA 7942

• RA 9003

What is the main focus of the Climate Change Act of 2009?

• To protect wildlife species

• To regulate solid waste management

• To establish the Climate Change Commission

• To promote mining activities

What is one of the effects of illegal logging?

• Increased forest cover

• Soil erosion

• Improved air quality

• Enhanced wildlife habitats

What is the purpose of the Enhanced National Greening Program?

• To manage solid waste

• To increase mining operations

• To reforest degraded lands

• To promote urban development

Which of the following is NOT a cause of climate change?

• Reforestation efforts

• Human activities increasing greenhouse gases

• Deforestation

• Natural climate changes

What is the main goal of the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act?

• To manage solid waste

• To enhance mining operations

• To protect endangered wildlife species

• To promote illegal logging