PH Environmental Science

Which of the following does NOT belong to the hazards that the Philippines encounter?

• El Niño

• Tornadoes

• Flooding

• Landslide

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What causes the Philippines to experience frequent earthquakes and volcanic activities?

• It is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

• It is near the destructive plate boundaries where the Philippine plate and Eurasian plate subducts.

• Its islands were formed from folding of boundaries where magmas may arise.

• All of the above

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Preserving biodiversity is important because

• it creates income opportunities for people

• it promotes tourism in the country

• it increases the rate of survival of species in the area

• it indicates effective laws made by the government officials

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How does the Philippines benefit from the Pacific Ring of Fire?

• The land is rich in mineral deposits.

• The volcanic activities make way for more islands to form.

• The plates record daily but relatively weak earthquakes.

• More unique and beautiful beaches attract tourists.

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You have observed that some residents in your community throw their garbage in the estero nearby. What can be your best action on this?

• Record it and post on social media to shame them.

• Report to the barangay and ask the barangay captain to do something.

• Post a no throwing of garbage in the estero.

• Never mind at all. You are too young to do anything about it.

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When wastes are continually mismanaged, which of the following would be the result?

• ground and surface water purification

• exposure to toxins and spread of disease

• lesser emission of methane to the atmosphere

• rise of sea level

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Which of the following contributes to the nature of the Philippine archipelago?

• Mangroves prevent erosion and protects shorelines

• Long shorelines offer diverse marine ecosystem

• Vast forestlands shelter a wide array of plant and animal species

• All of the choices

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How does the increase in the use of fossil fuel contribute to global rise of temperature?

• . It contributes to the destruction of ozone layer.

• It decreases the ability of the atmosphere to radiate the energy of the sun.

• It increases the ability of sun’s radiation to penetrate the earth’s atmosphere.

• It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Which of the following is a priority project of the current DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu for solid waste management?

• Tree planting as part of mandatory activities for government officials.

• Close dumpsites and put up material recovery facilities.

• Reconstruct government penalties for illegal logging.

• Train individuals to earn extra income through recycling.

Which of the following statements best describes the Philippines?

• It is composed of 7,107 islands.

• It is an archipelago with 7,641 islands off the coast of Vietnam.

• It is an island country located in Southwestern Asia.

• Its terrains are composed mostly of rainforests.