Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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It is an interdisciplinary science that
inciudes atmospheric, aquatic and soil chemistry, as well as heavily relying on analytical chemistry and being related to environmental and other areas of science.

A

Environmental Chemistry

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2
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It provides the facilities for day-to-day life and for transport and industry to go about its work.

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Engineering Sciences

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3
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efines “ecosystems” as interdependent

populations of organisms interacting with their physical and chemical environment

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Ecology

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4
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It is essential to the protection of the environment as well as the health and safety of humankind.

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Environmental Engineering

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5
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The application of science and engineering

knowledge and concepts to care for and restore our natural environment and solve environmental

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Environmental Engineering

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6
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It is an interdisciplinary field that

includes biology, geography, and Earth science.

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Ecology

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7
Q

Public awareness about the complex

relationship between the environment and human

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Public Health

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8
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the scientific study of the chemical and
biochemical phenomena that occur in natural
places.

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Environmental Chemistry

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9
Q

It is the scientific analysis and study of
interactions among organisms and their
environment.

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Ecology

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10
Q

three ways which represent to serve humanity and protect the world

A

Water is life, Creating sanitation, Reduce air pollution

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11
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It is all about creating, improving and

protecting the environment in which we live.

A

Engineering Sciences

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12
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It is a branch of the atmospheric
sciences which includes atmospheric
chemistry and atmospheric physics, with a major focus on weather forecasting.

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Meteorology

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13
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Study of the effective human activities on the environment and the use of engineering
principles to improve and maintain the
environment

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Environmental Engineering

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14
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Give 10 issues and concerns identified by US Environmental Protection Agency.

A
Air
Health and safety
Water
Climate change
Waste
Green living and sustainability
Land and clean up
Emergencies
Chemical and toxins
Pesticides and agriculture
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15
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What is PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1586

A

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SYSTEM

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16
Q

What is REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6969

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Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990

17
Q

What is Republic Act No. 8749

A

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

18
Q

What is Republic Act No. 9275

A

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

19
Q

What is REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9003

A

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act - 2000

20
Q

Process of identifying, predicting and evaluating the likely impacts of proposed project

A

Environmental Impact Assessment

21
Q

Person in-charge in environmental impact assessment

A

Environmental Management Bureau

22
Q

The first stage of the EIA process

23
Q

It define the issues that need to be addressed, that is, those impacts that have a significant effect on the environment.

24
Q

It collect all relevant information on the current status of the environment.

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Baseline study

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It involves forecasting the likely changes in the environment that will occur as a result of the development.
Impact prediction
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It requires interpretation of the importance or significance of the impacts to provide a conclusion
Impact assessment
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it involves taking measures to reduce or remove environmental impacts
Mitigation
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This is the body with the authority to permit or refuse development applications.
EIS review
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Relates to the post-approval phase of EIA and encompasses monitoring of impacts, the continued environmental management of a project, and impact auditing.
Follow up