ARALING PANLIPUNAN 7 FOURTH QUARTER SUMMATIVE TEST 4.2

Why might ASEAN prioritize reforestation despite faster economic returns from industrial land use?

• (a) To preserve rare tree species for tourism

• (b) To enhance long-term ecological stability and reduce disaster risks

• (c) To increase space for recreational parks

• (d) To decrease the cost of importing wood

If air pollution continues to worsen in Southeast Asia, which long-term impact is most likely to occur?

• (a) Increased tourism in cities

• (b) Better respiratory health through natural adaptation

• (c) Rising healthcare costs and decreased labor productivity

• (d) More investments in the aviation sector

What could be a possible consequence if ASEAN countries fail to regulate the use of natural resources?

• (a) Decrease in land ownership conflicts

• (b) Balanced resource distribution across regions

• (c) Higher food prices and resource-based conflicts

• (d) Increase in clean energy production

How do ASEAN's environmental laws support their political commitment to sustainability?

• (a) By inviting more mining companies

• (b) By aligning legal systems with international environmental standards

• (c) By loosening restrictions for quick investment

• By banning all use of foreign aid

Why is it important for ASEAN to integrate environmental education in schools?

• (a) To reduce the number of academic subjects

• (b) To prepare students for environmental careers only

• (c) To develop environmentally responsible future citizens

• (d) To discourage urban migration

If an ASEAN country prioritizes short-term economic gain over sustainability, what risk does it face?

• (a) Higher credit scores

• (b) Stronger partnerships with NGOs

• (c) Degradation of ecosystems leading to future economic instability

• (d) Faster access to UN funding

What does ASEAN’s promotion of ecotourism suggest about its development strategy?

• (a) A move to compete with Western resorts

• (b) A focus on reducing cultural tourism

• (c) An attempt to balance economic gain with environmental preservation

• (d) A strategy to ban foreign-owned tour companies

Which situation reflects a mismatch between sustainable development and ASEAN’s goals?

• (a) Building solar farms in rural areas

• (b) Encouraging single-use plastics in urban centers

• (c) Promoting agricultural diversity

• (d) Teaching youth about marine ecosystems

Why is international cooperation essential to ASEAN's sustainability agenda?

• (a) To promote global tourism

• (b) To gain foreign investments for entertainment

• (c) To address transboundary issues like climate change collectively

• (d) To open more free trade zones

If an ASEAN member state stops enforcing the Haze Agreement, what impact might this have?

• (a) Increased fish exports

• (b) Lower deforestation rates

• (c) Greater air pollution affecting neighboring countries

• (d) Better foreign relations