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WorksheetsCDI 9N Quiz on Major Environmental Protection Laws
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
An Act Providing for the Ecological Solid Wastes Management Program, Creating the Necessary Institutional Mechanisms and Incentives, Declaring Certain Acts Prohibited and Providing Penalties, Appropriating Funds therefor, and other purposes.
R.A. 8749
R.A. 6969
R.A. 9003
R.A. 9273
This shall refer to the treating of used or waste materials through a process of making them suitable for beneficial use and for other purposes, and includes any process by which solid waste materials are transformed into new products.
Segregating
Composting
Recycling
Controlling
This is an Act providing a Comprehensive Water Quality Management and other purposes.
R.A. 9275
R.A. 8749
R.A. 9572
R.A. 9003
When was R.A. 9003 finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate, which was a consolidation of House Bill No. 10651 and Senate Bill No. 1595?
December 20, 2000 and December 12, 2000
November 12, 2000 and November 20, 2000
September 12, 2000 and September 20, 2000
October 20, 2000 and December 12, 2000
Under R.A. 6969, who is the Chairman of Inter-Agency Technical Advisory Council created to the DENR?
Secretary of Health and Environmental Resources
Director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources
Secretary of Trade and Industry
Which of the following is/are the functions of Inter-Agency Technical Advisory Council?
To assist the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the formulation of the pertinent rules and regulations for the efficient implementation of this Act.
To assist the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the preparation and updating of the inventory of chemical substances and mixtures that fall within the coverage of this Act.
Both a and b
None of the above
Under R.A. 8749, this means any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases in their natural or normal concentrations, that is detrimental to health or the environment, which includes but not limited to smoke, dust, soot, cinders, fly ash, solid particles of any kind, gases, fumes, chemical mists, steam and radio-active substances.
Air pollution
Air wastes
Emission
Air pollutant
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer to waste generated from planting or harvesting of crops, trimming or pruning of plants and wastes or run-off materials from farms or fields.
Economical wastes
Agricultural wastes
Nuclear wastes
Water wastes
Under R.A. 9275, this shall means a layer of water-bearing rock located underground that transmits water in sufficient quantity to supply pumping wells or natural springs.
Acuifer
Acquifir
Aquifer
Aquifir
A Presidential Decree establishing an Environmental Impact Statement System including other Environmental Management related Measures for other purposes.
P.D. 1586
P.D. 8615
P.D. 1685
P.D. 1865
Under R.A. 6969, this is the entry of a product or substance into the Philippines (through the seaports or airports of entry) after having been properly cleared through or still remaining under customs control, the product or substance of which is intended for direct consumption, merchandising, warehousing, for further processing.
Manufacture
Importation
Receiving
Process
Under R.A. 8749, this means the general amount of pollution present in a broad area; and refers to the atmosphere's average purity as distinguished from discharge measurements taken at the source of pollution.
Air quality control
Ambient air quality
Air control and restoration
Quality air inspection
R.A. 9003 known as _____?
"Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990."
“Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000."
“Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004.”
"Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999."
Under R.A. 6969, Section 11 about Chemical Substance Exempt from the Pre-Manufacture Notification. The manufacture of the following chemical substances or mixtures shall be exempt from pre-manufacture notification, EXCEPT
Those included in the categories of hazardous substances and mixtures already listed in the inventory of existing chemicals.
Those to be produced in small quantities solely for experimental or research and development purposes.
Chemical substances and mixtures that will not present an unreasonable risk to health and the environment
Chemical substances and mixtures that exist temporarily and which have no human or environmental exposure such as those which exist as a result of chemical reactions in the manufacture or processing of a mixture of another chemical substance.
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer to a disposal site at which solid waste is deposited in accordance with the minimum prescribed standards of site operation.
Waste management
Controlled wastes
Garbage collection
Controlled dump
When was P.D. 1586 passed and took effect immediately?
January 12, 1976
June 11, 1978
April 10, 1979
July 26, 1980
Under R.A. 6969, these are hazardous wastes made radioactive by exposure to the radiation incidental to the production or utilization of nuclear fuels but does not include nuclear fuel, or radioisotopes which have reached the final stage of fabrication so as to be usable for any scientific, medical, agricultural, commercial, or industrial purpose.
Atomic wastes
Hazardous wastes
Nuclear wastes
Hazardous substances
When was R.A. 9275 finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives which was a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2115 and House Bill No. 5398.
January 4, 2004
March 4, 2004
February 4, 2004
April 4, 2004
Under P.D 1586, Section 4. Presidential Proclamation of Environmentally Critical Areas and Projects. Who will give his own initiative or upon recommendation of the National Environmental Protection Council, by proclamation declare certain projects, undertakings or areas in the country as environmentally critical.
The Secretary of DENR
Ombudsman
Senate President
The President of the Philippines
This is an Act To Control Toxic Substances And Hazardous And Nuclear wastes, Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, and for other Purposes.
R.A. 8749
R.A. 9275
R.A. 6969
R.A. 9003
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer to the controlled decomposition of organic matter by micro-organisms, mainly bacteria and fungi, into a humus-like product.
Waste management
Composting
Dumping
Segregation
Under R.A. 8749, this means the geographical-based instrument for planners and decision-makers which present an evaluation of the environmental quality and carrying capacity of an area. It is the result of the integration of primary and secondary data and information on natural resources and anthropogenic activities on the land.
Eco-profile
Emission
Natural resources
Leachate
Under R.A. 6969, this is hereby defined as substances that are without any safe commercial, industrial, agricultural or economic usage and are shipped, transported or brought from the country of origin for dumping or disposal into or in transit through any part of the territory of the Philippines.
Hazardous materials
Hazardous substances
Hazardous wastes
Hazardous waters
Under R.A. 8749, this means a certificate issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to a vehicle manufacturer/assembler or importer certifying that a particular new vehicle or vehicle type meets the requirements provided under this Act and its rules and regulations.
Certificate of Conformity
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Centralization
Under R.A. 8749, these mean those substances that significantly deplete or otherwise modify the ozone layer in a manner that is likely to result in adverse effects on human health and the environment such as, but not limited to, chlorofluorocarbons, halons.
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Octane Rating or the Anti-Knock Index (AKI)
Poisonous and Toxic Fumes (PTF)
Under R.A. 8759, this mean the organic compounds that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment.
Poisonous and Toxic Fumes (PTF)
Octane Rating or the Anti-Knock Index (AKI)
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Under R.A. 8749, this mean any emissions and fumes which are beyond internationally-accepted standards, including but not limited to World Health Organization (WHO) guideline values.
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
Octane Rating or the Anti-Knock Index (AKI)
Poisonous and Toxic Fumes
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer only to those materials or products generated by a business or consumer which have served their intended end use, and which have been separated or diverted from solid waste for the purpose of being collected, processed and used as a raw material in the manufacturing of recycled product.
Pre-Consumer electronics
Pre-Customer electronics
Post-Customer materials
Post-Consumer materials
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer to the process of recovering materials intended for the same or different purpose without the alteration of physical and chemical characteristics.
Recycle
Reduce
Re-use
Reproduce
Which of the following is/are the powers and responsibilities of DENR?
To confiscate or impound chemicals found falling within the standard set by the rules and regulations and the said acts can be enjoined after the chemicals have been impounded.
To conduct inspection of any establishment in which chemicals are manufactured and held before or after their commercial distribution and to make recommendations to the proper authorities
Both a and b
None of the above
Under R.A. 8749, this means any device or apparatus used to prevent, control or abate the pollution of air caused by emissions from identified pollution sources at levels within the air pollution control standard established by the Department.
Pollution Control Technology
Air Ambience Control
Pollution Control Device
Air Quality Control
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer to special wastes that include worn-out, broken, and other discarded items such as radios, stereos, and TV sets.
Costumer electronics
Consumer mechanics
Consumer electronics
Customer electronics
Under R.A. 9275, this means the introduction of substances not found in the natural composition of water that make the water less desirable or unfit for intended use.
Contamination
Infection
Hazardous
Emission
Under R.A. 6969, this means any combination of two or more chemical substances if the combination does not occur in nature and is not, in whole or in part, the result of a chemical reaction, if none of the chemical substances comprising the combination is a new chemical substance.
Chemical Interaction
Chemical mixture
Chemical Composition
Chemical Bursting
Under R.A. 8749, this means any vehicle propelled by or through combustion of carbon-based or other fuel, constructed and operated principally for the conveyance of persons or the transportation of property or goods.
Motor vehicle
Mobile source
Transportation emission
Street pollution
Under R.A. 6969, this means the mechanical or chemical transformation of substances into new products whether work is performed by power-driven machines or by hand, whether it is done in a factory or in the worker's home, and whether the products are sold at wholesale or retail.
Importation
Manufacture
Exportation
Process
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer to a waste disposal site designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that exerts engineering control over significant potential environmental impacts arising from the development and operation of the facility.
Compost pile
Dumping site
Sewerage
Sanitary landfill
Under R.A. 9275 about the National Water Quality Management Fund.
Which of the following does the fund used best to finance?
Finance containment and clean-up operations of the government in water pollution cases
Guarantee restitution of ecosystems and rehabilitation of affected areas
Support research, legal and monitoring activities with technical assistance
Such other disbursements made solely for the prevention, control or abatement of air pollution and management and administration of the management areas in the amounts authorized by the Department.
When was R. A. 8749 finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, which was a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1255 and House Bill No. 6216?
June 12, 1999 and May 10, 1999
May 10, 1999 and May 12, 1999
May 13, 1999 and May 10, 1999
June 10, 1999 and June 13, 1999
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer to the systematic administration of activities which provide for segregation at source, segregated transportation, storage, transfer, processing, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and all other waste management activities which do not harm the environment.
Ecological Solid Waste Management
Economical Solid Waste Management
Natural Solid Waste Management
Human Solid Waste Management
Under R.A. 9275, this means discharges from known source which is passed into a body of water or land, or wastewater flowing out of a manufacturing plant, industrial plant including domestic, commercial and recreational facilities.
Dumping
Affluent
Efficient
Effluent
Under R.A. 8749, this means a vehicle constructed entirely from new parts that has never been sold or registered with the DOTC or with the appropriate agency or authority, and operated on the highways of the Philippines, any foreign state or country.
Motor vehicle
New motor member
New registration
New vehicle
What is Republic Act. 6969?
This Act shall be known as the "Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1992."
This Act shall be known as the "Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Management Act of 1990."
This Act shall be known as the "Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990."
This Act shall be known as the "Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Management Act of 1990."
Under R.A. 9275, this means any solid, semi-solid or liquid waste material with no commercial value released by a manufacturing or processing plant other than excluded material.
Ecological waste
Economical waste
Agricultural waste
Industrial waste
Under R.A 9003, this shall refer to a solid waste management practice of separating different materials found in solid waste in order to promote recycling and reuse of resources and to reduce the volume of waste for collection and disposal.
Segregation
Proper disposal
Garbage management
Dumping
When was R.A. 6969 finally passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and which was a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 255 and House Bill No. 25194
November 9, 1990
September 9, 1990
September 6, 1990
October 6, 1990
Under R.A. 9275, this includes, but is not limited to, any system or network of pipelines, ditches, channels, or conduits including pumping stations, lift stations and force mains, service connections including other constructions, devices, and appliances appurtenant thereto, which involves the collection, transport, pumping and treatment of sewage to a point of disposal.
Drainage
Street canals
Dumping sites
Sewerage
Under 8749, this mean any vehicle propelled by a gasoline or diesel engine or by any other than human or animal power, constructed and operated principally for the conveyance of persons or the transportation of property or goods in a public highway or street open to public use.
Motor vehicle
Transportation
Vehicle
Mobile source
Under R.A. 9275, the Waste water Charge System has the following functions, EXCEPT
Provide strong economic inducement for polluters and to invest in pollution control technology to reduce the amount of water pollutants
To disclose the cost of administering water quality management or improvement programs
Reflect damages caused by water pollution on the surrounding environment, including the cost or rehabilitation
Type of chemicals being used
Under R.A. 9003, this shall refer to the liquid produced when waste undergo decomposition, and when water percolate through solid waste undergoing decomposition. It is a contaminated liquid that contains dissolved and suspended materials.
Liachatte
Leachatte
Liachate
Leachate
