Caring for the Natural Resources Quiz

Which of the following describes the preservation and conservation of our natural resources?

• Coastal development

• Dynamite fishing

• Waste segregation

• Kaingin

What is greatly affected by the kaingin system?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Forestry

• Agriculture

How does slash-and-burn farming destroy our forests?

• By planting new trees

• By clearing land for farming

• By conserving natural resources

• By reducing pollution

What caused a decline in aquatic biodiversity in the Philippines?

• Waste segregation

• Reforestation

• Recycling

• Dynamite fishing

What does coastal infrastructure development cause damage to?

• Mountains

• Coral reefs

• Rivers

• Forests

How do garbage and waste from households and factories affect waterways?

• They pollute the waterways

• They make the water clean

• They reduce flooding

• They improve marine life

What undesirable effect can mining practices have on mineral resources?

• Enhanced quality

• Conservation

• Increased production

• Rapid depletion

What should be done to stop people from doing bad practices that harm the environment?

• Promote destruction

• Ignore the problem

• Educate and raise awareness

• Encourage more bad practices

What is a way to conserve water and electricity in the community?

• Report leaking pipes

• Use the air conditioner all the time

• Use water excessively

• Keep the refrigerator open

What can recycling prevent?

• Wastage of useful materials

• Deforestation

• Increased consumption

• Pollution