Module 1-3 ENVIENG

Which gas is a major component of photochemical smog?

• Nitrogen

• Ozone

• Carbon monoxide

• Methane

Which of the following is considered a biological source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?

• Vehicle exhaust

• Decomposing organic matter

• Coal power plants

• Chemical factories

Which mechanism involves the formation of liquid aerosol droplets?

• Adsorption

• Condensation

• Nucleation

• Primary mechanism

Which factor directly affects how dangerous air pollutants are to humans?

• Color of the smoke

• Duration of exposure

• Time of day

• Temperature of air

What is the purpose of using tall chimneys in industries?

• To recycle pollutants

• To disperse pollutants over a wider area

• To completely eliminate emissions

• To block acid rain

Which of the following is an example of secondary mechanism of air pollution?

• Biological generation of VOCs

• Nucleation

• Anthropomorphic particulate generation

• Formation of VOCs

Which is NOT a prohibited act under RA 9003?

• Open burning of solid waste

• Littering in public places

• Waste segregation at source

• Unauthorized removal of recyclables

Which law provides for the creation of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in LGUs?

• Clean Air Act of 1999

• Climate Change Act of 2009

• RA 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

• Philippine Environment Code of 1988

What is one weakness of RA 9003 noted in the material?

• Lack of prohibited acts

• Too many recycling programs

• Economic and financial issues

• No role for LGUs

Which type of pollutant includes particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and lead?

• Secondary pollutants

• Primary pollutants

• Indoor pollutants

• Biological pollutants