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What is the primary role of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as mentioned in the text?

• To promote industrial development in the Philippines

• To protect and manage the country's rich biological resources

• To increase urbanization and infrastructure development

• To regulate international trade and commerce

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit provided by the country's biodiversity in the text?

• Clean air and water

• Food and medicine

• Space exploration

• Livelihoods for millions

What is one of the threats to the country's ecosystems and wildlife as stated in the text?

• Overpopulation

• Habitat loss

• Technological advancements

• Overfishing

What is the significance of ecotourism according to the text?

• It promotes urbanization in protected areas

• It provides benefits to tourists, local communities, and conservation efforts

• It focuses solely on increasing tourism revenue

• It replaces traditional conservation methods

How does the text describe the interrelationship between Filipinos and the environment?

• It is purely economic

• It is evident in Filipino culture, including myths, legends, music, and arts

• It is based on technological advancements

• It is unrelated to cultural practices

What is the purpose of the 'Guidebook to Protected Areas of the Philippines' as mentioned in the text?

• To promote industrial development in protected areas

• To increase ecotourism in the country's protected areas

• To restrict access to protected areas

• To eliminate human interaction with wildlife

What percentage of the total area of the Philippines is covered by protected areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS)?

• 10.5%

• 14.2%

• 20.3%

• 5.45%

What is the total area covered by protected areas under NIPAS in the Philippines?

• 3.2 million hectares

• 5.45 million hectares

• 7.8 million hectares

• 2.1 million hectares

Which agency is primarily tasked with the conservation of the nation’s biodiversity in the Philippines?

• Department of Tourism

• Biodiversity Management Bureau

• Philippine Heritage Bureau

• National Parks Authority

What is the main purpose of the "Guidebook to Protected Areas of the Philippines" as mentioned in the text?

• To promote urban development

• To highlight biodiversity richness and ecotourism destinations

• To encourage industrialization

• To focus on agricultural expansion