RA 8749

What is the short title of Republic Act No. 8749?

• Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

• Philippine Water Act

• Philippine Environmental Act

• Clean Water Act

Which section of Republic Act No. 8749 declares the principles of protecting people's right to a healthy environment, local government responsibility, and the polluters pay principle?

• Section 2: Declaration of Principles

• Section 4: Pollution Control

• Section 7: Environmental Standards

• Section 10: Enforcement and Penalties

According to Republic Act No. 8749, what is the main goal of the Declaration of Policies?

• Balance development with the environment, prevention over control of pollution, and promote information and public participation.

• Promote industrialization at all costs, regardless of environmental impact.

• Focus solely on economic growth without considering pollution control.

• Encourage the use of non-renewable resources for faster development.

Which of the following is NOT a right recognized in Section 4 of Republic Act No. 8749?

• Right to clean air

• Right to sustainable resource use

• Right to free education

• Right to compensation

Air Pollutant refers to harmful substances in the air except normal oxygen, nitrogen, CO₂, water vapor, and ________.

• inert gases

• ozone

• carbon monoxide

• sulphur dioxide

What is Air Pollution?

• When the air is changed or contaminated in a way that harms health, safety, or the environment.

• When water is contaminated.

• When soil is polluted.

• When noise levels increase.

Ambient Air Quality refers to:

• The cleanliness or purity of air in a wide area.

• The quality of water.

• The amount of noise in an area.

• The temperature of the air.

What does COC stand for in the context of air pollution control?

• Certificate of Conformity

• Carbon Oxide Concentration

• Clean Operation Code

• Control of Contaminants

Which department is referred to as the authority for air pollution control in the Philippines?

• Department of Health

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

• Department of Education

• Department of Transportation

A mobile source refers to fixed pollution sources like factories.

• True

• False