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IE 4181: Environmental Science and Engineering Final Quiz 1

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 43mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary objective of PD 1067?

a)

To privatize water resources

b)

To establish principles for water appropriation and conservation

c)

To abolish water permits

d)

To limit water use to agriculture only

2.

According to PD 1067, who owns all waters in the Philippines?

a)

Private landowners

b)

The State

c)

Local government units

d)

The National Water Resources Board

3.

What does the Regalian Doctrine state?

a)

Water belongs to private owners

b)

Natural resources are reserved for the State

c)

Citizens can own rivers

d)

Foreigners may exploit water freely

4.

Which agency enforces the Water Code of the Philippines?

a)

DENR

b)

NWRB

c)

DOH

d)

DPWH

5.

Which of the following waters belong to the State under Article 57?

a)

Private swimming pools

b)

Natural lakes and lagoons

c)

Artificial reservoirs

d)

Rainwater collected in tanks

6.

What is required to legally appropriate water under PD 1067?

a)

Verbal agreement

b)

Water permit

c)

Local ordinance

d)

Private contract

7.

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for water appropriation under Article 10?

a)

Domestic use

b)

Municipal supply

c)

Space exploration

d)

Irrigation

8.

What is the measure and limit of water appropriation?

a)

Economic profit

b)

Beneficial use

c)

Ownership rights

d)

Population size

9.

Which agency must approve drilling of wells under PD 1067?

a)

DENR

b)

Council (NWRB)

c)

DOH

d)

DPWH

10.

What penalty is imposed for illegally stealing water from a reservoir under PD 1067?

a)

Imprisonment only

b)

Fine up to PHP 1,000

c)

Fine up to PHP 3,000 and/or imprisonment

d)

Community service

11.

Which waters found on private lands also belong to the State?

a)

Swimming pools

b)

Natural lakes and lagoons on private lands

c)

Artificial tanks

d)

Man-made reservoirs

12.

Who may apply for water permits under PD 1067?

a)

Foreign corporations

b)

Any resident

c)

Tourists

d)

Filipino citizens and juridical persons qualified by law

13.

Which of the following uses does NOT require a water permit?

a)

Bathing or washing in rivers

b)

Irrigation

c)

Industrial use

d)

Municipal supply

14.

What is the privilege granted by the government to appropriate and use water called?

a)

Water concession

b)

Water license

c)

Water right

d)

Water franchise

15.

What is the easement zone along riverbanks in agricultural areas?

a)

3 meters

b)

20 meters

c)

40 meters

d)

10 meters

16.

Which uses of water are exempt from requiring a permit under Article 14?

a)

Irrigation and industrial use

b)

Municipal supply

c)

Power generation

d)

Bathing, washing, watering animals, and navigation of watercrafts

17.

Water rights may be transferred to another person only with:

a)

Verbal agreement

b)

Local mayor's approval

c)

Prior approval of the Council

d)

Court order

18.

What is the guiding principle for appropriation of water?

a)

Ownership rights

b)

Beneficial use

c)

Economic profit

d)

Population demand

19.

Preference in the development of water resources considers:

a)

Security of the State, multiple use, beneficial effects, adverse effects, and costs

b)

Population size

c)

Profit only

d)

International treaties

20.

Water contained in private canals may be used by others if withdrawn by:

a)

Industrial pipelines

b)

Large-scale irrigation systems

c)

Mechanical pumps

d)

Manual methods without damage

21.

Reuse of wastewater is limited to:

a)

Industrial cooling only

b)

Uses other than direct human consumption

c)

Agricultural irrigation only

d)

Drinking water

22.

Construction of dams across navigable waterways requires authority from:

a)

DENR

b)

DOH

c)

Department of Public Works, Transportation and Communications

d)

Local Government

23.

Development of hot springs for human consumption requires a permit from:

a)

DOH

b)

DENR

c)

NWRB

d)

LGU'S

24.

Recreational development of streams or lakes requires a permit from:

a)

DENR

b)

NWRB

c)

DPWH

d)

DOH

25.

Cloud seeding to induce rainfall requires:

a)

Local ordinance

b)

No permit

c)

Court approval

d)

Permit from proper government authority

26.

Raising or lowering water levels of rivers or lakes requires:

a)

Citizen approval

b)

Local mayor's approval

c)

Permit from the Council

d)

No permit

27.

Easement zones along riverbanks in forest areas extend:

a)

3 meters

b)

20 meters

c)

40 meters

d)

10 meters

28.

Flood control zones may be declared by:

a)

DENR

b)

Secretary of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications

c)

NWRB

d)

Local government

29.

Cultivation of riverbeds, sandbars, or tidal flats requires:

a)

No approval

b)

Prior permission from DPWTC Secretary

c)

Local mayor's approval

d)

DENR clearance only

30.

Water may be conveyed to another point in a watercourse by:

a)

Local mayor

b)

DENR only

c)

Any citizen

d)

Permittee or appropriator with approval

31.

Reuse of wastewater is prohibited for:

a)

Direct human consumption

b)

Agriculture

c)

Industrial cooling

d)

Recreational use

32.

Construction of hydraulic works must consider:

a)

Profit only

b)

Population demand

c)

Preservation of scenic places and historical relics

d)

Industrial growth

33.

Authority for construction of dams across navigable waterways must be secured from:

a)

DENR

b)

DOH

c)

DPWTC

d)

DOE

34.

Excavation of hot springs requires prior permit from:

a)

DENR

b)

DOH

c)

NWRB

d)

LGU

35.

Development of streams or lakes for recreation requires permit from:

a)

DENR

b)

DOH

c)

NWRB

d)

DOH

36.

Cloud seeding without permit is allowed only during:

a)

Summer season

b)

Drought

c)

Local ordinance

d)

National calamity or emergency ordered by the President

37.

Raising or lowering water levels requires:

a)

No permit

b)

Local mayor's approval

c)

Permit from the Council

d)

Citizen approval

38.

Easement zones along riverbanks in urban areas extend:

a)

20 meters

b)

40 meters

c)

3 meters

d)

10 meters

39.

Flood control areas may be declared by:

a)

DENR

b)

Secretary of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications

c)

LGU

d)

NWRB

40.

Government may construct flood control structures with:

a)

Legal easement along riverbanks

b)

Citizen approval

c)

Court order

d)

DENR clearance only

41.

Cultivation of riverbeds, sandbars, or tidal flats requires:

a)

Prior permission from DPWTC Secretary

b)

No approval

c)

LGU's Approval

d)

DENR clearance only

42.

Impounding of water in reservoirs may be prohibited if:

a)

It is costly

b)

Used for irrigation

c)

Dangerous to public health

d)

Used for recreation

43.

Reservoir operators must release water for:

a)

Irrigation only

b)

Minimum stream

c)

Industrial use

d)

Recreation

44.

Dam operators may be required to employ:

a)

Any worker

b)

Technicians

c)

Qualified engineer

d)

Politician

45.

Council approves manner and location of:

a)

Sewage systems

b)

Irrigation canals

c)

Borings for groundwater wells

d)

Reservoirs

46.

Violations such as illegal diversion of water may result in:

a)

Community service

b)

Suspension or cancellation of water permit and fine up to PHP 1,000

c)

Warning only

d)

Imprisonment only

47.

Water appropriation without a permit may result in:

a)

Warning only

b)

Fine up to PHP 3,000 and/or imprisonment up to 3 years

c)

Fine only

d)

Permit suspension only

48.

Malicious destruction of hydraulic works valued at PHP 5,000 results in:

a)

Warning only

b)

Fine and imprisonment under Article 91

c)

Permit suspension only

d)

Community service

49.

When was the Philippine Clean Water Act enacted?

a)

March 22, 2004

b)

April 21, 2004

c)

May 6, 2004

d)

May 16, 2005

50.

Which agency is the lead implementer of RA 9275?

a)

DENR

b)

DOH

c)

DPWH

d)

DA

51.

What is a Water Quality Management Area (WQMA)?

a)

A private water concession

b)

A sewage treatment plant

c)

A physiographic unit designated for water quality management

d)

A marine park only

52.

Which classification of freshwater is intended for public water supply requiring only disinfection?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class AA

53.

Which classification of marine waters is suitable for shellfish harvesting?

a)

Class SD

b)

Class SC

c)

Class SB

d)

Class SA

54.

How long is a wastewater discharge permit valid under RA 9275?

a)

1 year

b)

3 years

c)

5 years

d)

10 years

55.

Which agency sets drinking water quality standards under RA 9275?

a)

DENR

b)

DOH

c)

DPWH

d)

DOST

56.

What is the penalty for failure to clean up resulting in serious injury under RA 9275?

a)

Fine of PHP 100,000

b)

Imprisonment 6-12 years and fine PHP 500,000/day

c)

Community service

d)

Suspension of permit only

57.

Which prohibited act under RA 9275 involves medical waste?

a)

Dumping sewage sludge

b)

Tampering with water supply

c)

Unauthorized booster pumps

d)

Disposal of infectious medical waste into sea water

58.

Which agency provides sewerage and sanitation facilities under RA 9275?

a)

DENR

b)

DPWH

c)

DA

d)

DOST

59.

Which agency enforces water quality standards in marine waters?

a)

Philippine Coast Guard

b)

DENR

c)

DOH

d)

DA

60.

Which agency formulates guidelines for wastewater reuse in agriculture?

a)

DENR

b)

DPWH

c)

DA

d)

DOST

61.

Which agency sets, revises, and enforces drinking water quality standards?

a)

DENR

b)

DPWH

c)

DOH

d)

DOST

62.

Which agency develops pollution prevention technologies?

a)

DENR

b)

DPWH

c)

DOH

d)

DOST

63.

Which agencies prepare public education programs on water quality?

a)

DENR and DOST

b)

DepEd, CHED, DILG, and PIA

c)

DPWH, DOH, and DENR

d)

DOST only

64.

What is the purpose of WQMA designation?

a)

Privatization of water

b)

Improvement of water quality to meet guidelines

c)

Industrial expansion

d)

Tourism promotion

65.

How many officially designated WQMAs exist?

a)

20

b)

30

c)

40

d)

50

66.

Non-attainment areas are designated when:

a)

Water is abundant

b)

Population is high

c)

Tourism is low

d)

Pollutants exceed water quality guidelines

67.

Who prepares contingency plans for non-attainment areas?

a)

DENR

b)

LGU's

c)

DPWH

d)

DOH

68.

Which agency prepares the National Sewerage and Septage Management Program?

a)

DENR

b)

LGU's

c)

DPWH

d)

DOH

69.

Who may enter into BOT agreements for sewerage projects?

a)

DENR

b)

LGU’s

c)

DPWH

d)

DOH

70.

Which agency formulates guidelines for sewage collection and disposal?

a)

DENR

b)

LGU’s

c)

DPWH

d)

DOH

71.

Which DAO set national standards for septic tank systems?

a)

DAO 2005-10

b)

DAO 2016-08

c)

DOH AO 2019-0047

d)

DAO 2021-19

72.

DAO 2016-08 provides guidelines for:

a)

Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards

b)

Privatization of water

c)

Tourism promotion

d)

Industrial expansion

73.

DAO 2016-08 was issued to:

a)

Classify water bodies and set effluent standards

b)

Promote tourism

c)

Privatize water supply

d)

Expand industrial zones

74.

DAO 2021-19 updated:

a)

Tourism policies

b)

Agricultural irrigation rules

c)

Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards for selected parameters

d)

Mining regulations

75.

Class B freshwater is intended for:

a)

Public water supply

b)

Primary contact recreation (bathing, swimming, etc.)

c)

Agriculture only

d)

Industrial use

76.

Class C freshwater is intended for:

a)

Drinking water only

b)

Industrial cooling only

c)

Tourism zones

d)

Fishery, boating, agriculture, and irrigation

77.

Class D freshwater is intended for:

a)

Drinking water

b)

Navigable waters

c)

Irrigation

d)

Recreation

78.

Class SB marine waters are suitable for:

a)

Drinking water

b)

Commercial shellfish propagation and tourism zones

c)

Industrial discharge

d)

Irrigation

79.

Strong wastewater is defined as having BOD of:

a)

500 mg/L

b)

1,000 mg/L

c)

2,000 mg/L

d)

3,000 mg/L or greater

80.

Discharge permits specify:

a)

Ownership rights

b)

Tourism zones

c)

Quantity and quality of effluent allowed

d)

Agricultural irrigation rights

81.

Pollution sources connected to sewerage systems with treatment facilities are:

a)

Required to pay higher fees

b)

Automatically penalized

c)

Required to accept treatments from other sources

d)

Exempt from permit requirement

82.

Prohibited acts under RA 9275 included:

a)

Industrial cooling

b)

Discharging untreated effluent into water bodies

c)

Agricultural irrigation

d)

Tourism promotion

83.

Who may recommend criminal charges for gross violations?

a)

PAB

b)

DENR

c)

DPWH

d)

DOH

84.

No establishment may operate without:

a)

Tourism permit

b)

Pollution control facilities or wastewater treatment system

c)

Agricultural clearance

d)

Industrial license

85.

New industrial plants with high waste load potential may not discharge into:

a)

Water bodies with insufficient dilution capacity during dry weather

b)

Irrigation canals

c)

Tourism zones

d)

Agricultural lands

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