Climate Change Act of 2009 Flashcards
what RA is climate change act?
RA 9729
what is RA 9729?
Climate Change Act of 2009
t or f: people are inadvertently changing the climate
T
modern climate change is dominated by
human influences
modern climate change is dominated by _______ that are sufficiently large as to _________________
human influences ; exceed the bounds of natural variability
weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period of time
Climate
the short-term state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place
Weather
refers to the layers of gases surrounding a planet
atmosphere
layers of atmosphere
exosphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
stratosphere
troposhere
the process by which the atmosphere is heated
greenhouse effect
the process by which the atmosphere is heated
greenhouse effect
compositions of the atmosphere
Nitrogen - 78.084%
Oxygen - 20.946%
Argon - 0.934%
Carbon dioxide - 0.0389%
includes many gases and particles that vary significantly from time to time
air
important examples of particles in air
water vapor, ozone, tiny solid and liquid particles
gaseous phase of water
water vapor
the source of all clouds and precipitation
water vapor
t or f: water vapor has the ability to absorb heat given off by Earth
T
it is a form of oxygen that combines three oxygen atoms in each molecule (O3)
ozone
how does ozone work?
ozone absorbs the potentially harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun
sources of aerosols
natural and human made;
sea salts from breaking waves;
fine soil blown into the air;
smoke and soot from fires;
pollen and microorganism lifted by wind;
ash and dust from volcanic eruptions
___________ passes through the atmosphere and is absorbed by the Earth’s surface
Earth’s surface emits _______ which is absorbed by ________
greenhouse gases reradiate some energy Earthward, thus trapping heat in the ________
short-wave solar radiation;
long-wave radiation, greenhouse gases;
lower atmosphere
what is the process of heating of the atmosphere?
more heat escapes into space
natural greenhouse effect
less heat escapes into space
human enhanced greenhouse effect
climate change act of 2009, section 2 declaration of policy
the state has adopted the ____________ which espouses sustainable development, to fulfill human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment for current and future generations
Philippine Agenda 21 framework
recognizing the vulnerability of the Philippine archipelago and its local communities, particularly the
poor, women, and children
potential dangerous consequences of climate change
rising seas;
changing landscapes;
increasing frequency and/or severity of droughts;
fires;
flood and storms;
climate-related illnesses and diseases;
damage to ecosystem;
biodiversity loss that affect the country’s environment, culture, and economy
RA 9729 calls for the state to integrate the concept of climate change in various phases of
policy formulation;
development plans;
poverty reduction strategies;
and other government development tools and techniques
what does CCC stand for?
climate change commission
lead policy making body on concerns related to climate change
climate change commission
the CCC is tasked to ______, _______, ______, and _________
coordinate, formulate, monitor, and evaluate programs and actions on climate change
the CCC’s primary goal is to
formulate National Framework Strategy on Climate Change
who is the executive head of CCC?
the president
shall serve as the basis in formulating and developing programs on climate change planning, research and development (R&D), and monitoring of activities
National Framework Strategy on Climate Change
the roadmap for national programs and plans toward a more climate risk-resilient Philippines
NFSCC
served as the guide of the municipal and city governments in drafting their corresponding Local Climate Change Action Plans
National Climate Change Action Plan
in order to detail the proposed strategy under the NFSCC, the _______ was approved
National Climate Change Action Plan
LCCAP stands for?
Local Climate Change Action Plan
seven priority programs for under NCCAP
- food security
- water sufficiency
- ecosystem and environmental stability
- human security
- climate-smart industries and services
- sustainable energy
- knowledge and capacity development
what does PSF stand for?
People’s Survival Fund
this fund is established to finance adaptation programs and projects planned under NFSCC
People’s Survival Fund
PSF was established to finance _______ and ______ under the NFSCC
adaptation programs and program planned
PSF is used to support _______ of _____ and _____
adaptation activities of LGU and communities
