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GEEC 101: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE FINAL EXAM

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

IDENTIFICATION: This is an irreversible process wherein a “biological population forever ceases to exist

(a)  

2.

IDENTIFICATION: The first global environmental organization that collates and monitors the population of species around the world including a Red List of threatened species.

(a)  

3.

This is defined as the complete disappearance of a species from the Earth.

(a)  

4.

IDENTIFICATION: An introduced species not native or endemic to the area is called (a)   .

5.

IDENTIFICATION: Defined by IUCN Any species which is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range

(a)  

6.

IDENTIFICATION: When there is no doubt that the last individual of a particular species has died from a defined region or area.



(a)  

7.

Defined by IUCN that there is an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future

(a)  

8.

Defined by IUCN as population of a species that is native to the region, and which area of distribution is restricted to a small place

(a)  

9.

The effect of Biodiversity loss where reliance of people on biodiversity to support their day-to-day activities as well as for their survival.

a)

Agriculture

b)

Human Health

c)

Infectious diseases

d)

Basic human sustenance

10.

Impact of Biodiversity loss where source of raw materials for the formulation of pharmaceutical products that is dependent on ecosystem goods and outputs such as food, shelter, potable water, fuel, etc.· dependence on ecosystem goods and outputs such as food, shelter, potable water, fuel, etc.

a)

Agriculture

b)

Human Health

c)

Infectious diseases

d)

Basic human sustenance

11.

Impact of Biodiversity loss where land conversion, in the form of mass clearance, of a forest into an agricultural space leads to biodiversity and habitat loss that affects micronutrient availability in the diet.

a)

Agriculture

b)

Human Health

c)

Infectious diseases

d)

Basic human sustenance

12.

Impact of Biodiversity loss where ecosystem disturbance disrupts food chain, thus altering the interactions between organisms along with their physical and chemical environments causing sensitivity of patterns of diseases to ecological disturbance

a)

Agriculture

b)

Human Health

c)

Infectious diseases

d)

Basic human sustenance

13.

Impact of Biodiversity loss where indigenous peoples have sacred lands like forests which has limited human access because of belief, due to human intervention, biodiversity-rich sacred areas are degraded or exploited resulting to the displacement of some indigenous groups.

a)

Agriculture

b)

Business

c)

Human Health

d)

Spiritual and cultural

14.

Impact of Biodiversity loss where industrial materials derive directly from biological sources such as timber, food, paper, etc., collection leads to extinction of varieties of species, or sometimes an entire ecosystem

a)

Agriculture

b)

Business

c)

Human Health

d)

Spiritual and cultural

15.

Impact of Biodiversity loss that are blown by the wind that can harm plants, animals, and sometimes people.

a)

Trash

b)

Landfills

c)

Pesticides and fertilizers

d)

Inefficient garbage collection systems

16.

Impact of Biodiversity loss that are blown by the wind that can harm plants, animals, and sometimes people.

a)

Trash

b)

Landfills

c)

Pesticides and fertilizers

d)

Inefficient garbage collection systems

17.

A form of Land Pollution where paper, cans, glass jars, plastic products, and junked cars and appliances mar the landscape.

a)

Trash

b)

Landfills

c)

Pesticides and fertilizers

d)

Inefficient garbage collection systems

18.

A form of Land Pollution that is NOT completely sealed off from the land around them that results to leak into the earth in which they are buried.

a)

Trash

b)

Landfills

c)

Pesticides and fertilizers

d)

Inefficient garbage collection systems

19.

Waste Classification: A type of waste that came from domestic, commercial and industrial wastes.

a)

Solid wastes

b)

Liquid Wastes

c)

Gaseous wastes

20.

Waste Classification: A type of waste that may flow in lands and waters and can cause leaching.

a)

Solid wastes

b)

Liquid Wastes

c)

Gaseous wastes

21.

Waste Classification: A type of waste that are oxides of carbon and greenhouse gases like chlorofluorocarbon

a)

Solid wastes

b)

Liquid Wastes

c)

Gaseous wastes

22.

Classification of Wastes according to their Properties: Paper

a)

Biodegradable

b)

Non-biodegradable

23.

Classification of Wastes according to their Properties: Plastics

a)

Biodegradable

b)

Non-biodegradable

24.

Classification of Wastes according to their Properties: Styrofoam containers

a)

Biodegradable

b)

Non-biodegradable

25.

Classification of Wastes according to their Properties: Old machines

a)

Biodegradable

b)

Non-biodegradable

26.

Classification of Wastes according to their Effects: Commercial Waste

a)

Hazardous wastes

b)

Non-hazardous wastes

27.

Classification of Wastes according to their Effects: Ignitability Waste

a)

Hazardous wastes

b)

Non-hazardous wastes

28.

Classification of Wastes according to their Effects: Toxic Waste

a)

Hazardous wastes

b)

Non-hazardous wastes

29.

Classification of Wastes according to their Effects: Reactive Waste

a)

Hazardous wastes

b)

Non-hazardous wastes

30.

Classification of Wastes according to their Effects: Agricultural Waste

a)

Hazardous wastes

b)

Non-hazardous wastes

31.

The Environment Protection Authority (CDC, 2019) has identified six pollutants as ‘criteria’ air pollutants, which is NOT?

a)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

b)

Ground-level ozone (O3)

c)

Methane oxide (MO)

d)

Nitrogen oxides (NO)

e)

Sulfur oxide (SO2)

32.

A type of UV rays that is harmful rays, primarily cause skin reddening, sunburn, skin cancer.

a)

UV-A rays

b)

UV-B rays

c)

UV-C rays

33.

Most harmful and type of UV rays that are almost completely absorbed by the atmosphere, thus never reaches the Earth’s surface

a)

UV-A rays

b)

UV-B rays

c)

UV-C rays

34.

A type of wave that are Long, closest to visible light, mostly reaches the Earth’s surface

a)

UV-A rays

b)

UV-B rays

c)

UV-C rays

35.

Exposure to this type of UV rays that increases the risk of DNA and other cellular damage in living organisms

a)

UV-A rays

b)

UV-B rays

c)

UV-C rays

36.

A type of wave found in man-made sources like mercury lamps and welding torches

a)

UV-A rays

b)

UV-B rays

c)

UV-C rays

37.

Refers to the ability of communities, institutions, or people to adjust to potential hazards, to take advantage of opportunities, or to respond to consequences.

a)

Adaptive capacity

b)

Exposure

c)

Resilience

d)

Sensitivity

38.

Refers to the degree to which people or communities are

affected, either adversely or beneficially, by climate

variability or change.

a)

Adaptive capacity

b)

Exposure

c)

Resilience

d)

Sensitivity

39.

Refers to the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb,

recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events.

a)

Adaptive capacity

b)

Exposure

c)

Resilience

d)

Sensitivity

40.

Refers to the contact between a person and one or more biological, psychosocial, chemical, or physical stressors, including stressors affected by climate change.

a)

Adaptive capacity

b)

Exposure

c)

Resilience

d)

Sensitivity

41.

A kind of pollution that is also know as the ambient air pollution.

a)

Downward pollution

b)

Indoor pollution

c)

Outdoor pollution

d)

Upward pollution

42.

A type of hazard that is refers to ecological interaction among organisms like infectious diseases.

a)

Biological hazards

b)

Chemical hazards

c)

Mechanical hazards

d)

Physical hazards

e)

Psychosocial or Cultural hazards

43.

A type of hazard that are behavioral and social (lifestyle) hazards like smoking, location.

a)

Biological hazards

b)

Chemical hazards

c)

Mechanical hazards

d)

Physical hazards

e)

Psychosocial or Cultural hazards

44.

A type of hazard that may be in the form of repetitive movements, poorly-designed equipment, and heavy lifting.

a)

Biological hazards

b)

Chemical hazards

c)

Mechanical hazards

d)

Physical hazards

e)

Psychosocial or Cultural hazards

45.

A type of hazard are synthetic and natural chemical like pesticides.

a)

Biological hazards

b)

Chemical hazards

c)

Mechanical hazards

d)

Physical hazards

e)

Psychosocial or Cultural hazards

46.

Classify the following resources: Crude oil

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

47.

Classify the following resources: Biomass

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

48.

Classify the following resources: Solar Energy

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

49.

Classify the following resources: Fossil Fuels

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

50.

Classify the following resources:Coal

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

51.

This law aims to conserve, protect, and manage caves and its resources as a natural wealth of the country. The government and the people shall establish healthy cooperation to use this wealth for scientific, educational, recreational, tourism, and others.

a)

RA 8749

b)

RA 9003

c)

RA 9072

d)

RA 9275

52.

Which of the following law concerns every citizen, collection, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste are to be practiced.

a)

RA 6969 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

b)

RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

c)

RA 9003- Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

d)

RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

53.

Which of the following aims to control and maintain and achieve clean air that meets the National Air Quality standard while minimizing its possible impacts on the economy.

a)

RA 6969

b)

RA 8749

c)

RA 9003

d)

RA 9275

54.

Which of the following governs the ownership, appropriation, utilization, exploitation, development, and others that have something to do with the water resources of the Philippines.

a)

PD 979 - Marine Pollution Decree of 1976

b)

PD 984 - Pollution Control Law

c)

PD 1067 - The National Water Code of the Philippines

d)

PD 1152 - The Philippine Environment Code (1996)

55.

Which of the following provides a guideline to control and prevent water, air, and land pollution

a)

PD 979 - Marine Pollution Decree of 1976

b)

PD 984 - Pollution Control Law

c)

PD 1067 - The National Water Code of the Philippines

d)

PD 1152 - The Philippine Environment Code (1996)

56.

Which of the following promote and regulate the exploration, exploitation, utilization, and conservation of coral resources, whether existing beneath territorial waters or in the marine economic zone of the Philippines, and to ensure the protection of these resources as provided for under existing laws

a)

PD 1067 - The National Water Code of the Philippines

b)

PD 1152 - The Philippine Environment Code (1996)

c)

PD 1219 - The Coral Resources Development and Conservation Decree

d)

PD 1586 - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Statement of 1978

57.

This aims to establish a rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection. Formally established in 1978, this act assists in the implementation of environment-friendly projects through its Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) System planning and management.

a)

PD 1067 - The National Water Code of the Philippines

b)

PD 1586 - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Statement of 1978

c)

PD 1152 - The Philippine Environment Code (1996)

d)

PD 1219 - The Coral Resources Development and Conservation Decree

58.

This law strictly regulates or prohibits the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of chemicals harmful to human health. This also prohibits the entry of hazardous and nuclear wastes in Philippine territory and provides research and development studies on these chemicals.

a)

RA 6969 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

b)

RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

c)

RA 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

d)

RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

59.

TRUE OR FALSE: Use thick plastic bags in buying products.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

60.

TRUE OR FALSE: Products should be bought in bulk and use whole, fresh food to avoid packaged foods.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

61.

TRUE OR FALSE: Disposable items like paper and plastic bags should be avoided and reused whenever it can be reused.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

62.

TRUE OR FALSE: Light bulbs that contain mercury and should be thrown in regular trash bins.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

63.

TRUE OR FALSE: Dump hazardous chemicals down the drain, or flushing it down a toilet.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

64.

TRUE OR FALSE: Using only or none-at-all amounts of pesticide and other hazardous chemicals.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

65.

TRUE OR FALSE: Use alternative substances that are less harmful than commercial household chemicals.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

66.

TRUE OR FALSE: It is better to store beverages and refrigerated food in disposable containers.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

67.

TRUE OR FALSE: Rechargeable batteries should be not used and recycled when they cannot be used anymore.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

68.

TRUE OR FALSE: Use hazardous waste disposal services for hazardous chemicals.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

69.

TRUE OR FALSE: To improve energy efficiency, vehicles, buildings, and appliances should have increased fuel-efficiency standards.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

70.

TRUE OR FALSE: There should be small subsidies and tax credits for the use of renewable energy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

71.

TRUE OR FALSE: Continue use of coal, nuclear power, and oil subsidies, tax breaks, and loan guarantees.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

72.

TRUE OR FALSE: Increase the use of renewable energy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

73.

TRUE OR FALSE: Use a bike, mass transit, carpool, or walk to school or work.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

74.

TRUE OR FALSE: There should be decreased in focus, research, and development of energy efficiency and renewable energy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

75.

TRUE OR FALSE: Your home should be less insulated, and the air leaks should be plugged.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

76.

TRUE OR FALSE: There should be a reward for utilities that reduces the demand for electricity.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

77.

TRUE OR FALSE: Efficient cars, houses, and appliances should have small tax credits when buying.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

78.

TRUE OR FALSE: Efficient cars, houses, and appliances should have small tax credits when buying.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

79.

This law aims to protect the water bodies, freshwater, and marine waters, of the Philippines from pollution, mainly from land-based sources like industrial wastes.

a)

RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

b)

RA 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

c)

RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

d)

RA 9729 - Climate Change Act of 2009

80.

This law aims to systematically integrate the concept of climate change into all the government developmental plans, its agencies, and units, for the government to be prepared for the impact of climate change

a)

RA 8749 - Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

b)

RA 9003 - Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

c)

RA 9275 - Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

d)

RA 9729 - Climate Change Act of 2009