ESE PRACTICE TESTS

Question 1

true or false

Aerosol include dust sprays mist smokes and fumes these Particles include size fractions up to sizes range of total suspended particulates

Answer 1

False

Question 2

True or false

Air Pollution can be gaseous or aerosol.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Difference in atmospheric pressure in the Earth’s atmosphere results to a movement called ____.

Answer 3

Wind

Question 4

Of the major pollutant, which is not in a gaseous state?

Answer 4

Particulate Matter

Question 5

Modified T/F

(If the statement is false, change underlined phrases to make statement true using phrases from the choices provided. If the statement is correct, select true.)

NOx refers to 5 compounds NO, N2O2, NO3, N2O, N2O3.

Answer 5

5 ; NO, NO2, NO3, N2O, N2O3.

Question 6

Based on physical and chemical properties, how many regions are there in the atmosphere?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

Gases that can potentially be expected to induce global warming.

Answer 7

Greenhouse gases

Question 8

Matter found in the Earth’s atmosphere that is detrimental to health or the environment.

Answer 8

Air pollutant

Question 9

Modified T/F

(If the statement is false, change underlined phrases to make statement true using phrases from the choices provided. If the statement is correct, select true.)

A satellite view for the NOx conc. indicate that rural areas have the highest concentration due to cars.

Answer 9

NOx, urban areas, cars

Question 10

Air pollution will cause the following effects, EXCEPT?

Decrease UV Radiation
Increase Carbon dioxide concentration
Limits visibility
Cause respiratory problems

Answer 10

Decrease UV Radiation

Question 11

Arrange in order in terms of particulate matter diameter.

TSP, suspended particle, inhalable particle, fine particle, ultrafine particle

Answer 11

TSP, suspended particle, inhalable particle, fine particle, ultrafine particle

Question 12

Modified T/F (Change underlined phrases to make statement True)

TSP is usually of great concern include PM10(coarse), PM2.5(fine) and PM01(ultrafine).

Answer 12

PM; PM10(coarse), PM2.5(fine) and PM0.1(ultrafine)

Question 13

Modified T/F

(If the statement is false, change underlined phrases to make statement true using phrases from the choices provided. If the statement is correct, select true.)

Powerplant emissions include CO2, H2, CO, N2, SOx, Pb, Hg, particulates and Ash.

Answer 13

CO2, H2O, CO, NOx, SOx, Pb, Hg, particulates and Ash

Question 14

True or false

Smoking in public is banned, this mandate is carried out by the DENR.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.

Answer 15

RA 8749

Question 16

According to the Clean Air Act, there is gross violation of the law or its rules when any of the following occurs, except?

Blatant disregard of the orders of the DENR-EMB.
Three or more specific offenses within a period of one year.
Three or more offenses within three consecutive years.
Irreparable or grave damage to the environment.

Answer 16

Blatant disregard of the orders of the DENR-EMB.

Question 17

It is a colorless and odorless gas pollutant. At sufficient ground level concentrations deprives the body of oxygen.

Answer 17

CO

Question 18

Signed the Clean Air Act into Law.

Answer 18

Pres. Estrada

Question 19

These sources refer to stationary sources such as industrial firms and smokestacks of power plants, hotels and other establishments.

Answer 19

Point Sources

Question 20

Emissions and gases which are beyond internationally-accepted standards.

Answer 20

Poisonous and toxic fumes

Question 21

True or false
According to the Clean Air Act Section 2 : the State recognizes that polluters must pay.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Modified T/F (Change underlined phrases if False)

Ground-level O3 could easily be produced when there is high level of radiation.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Modified T/F (Change underlined phrases to make statement True)

“Air pollution” means any matter found in the atmosphere other than oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and the inert gases all in their natural or normal concentrations, that is detrimental to health or the environment.

Answer 23

“Air pollutant”; oxygen, nitrogen, water vapor, carbon dioxide; detrimental to health or the environment.

Question 24

Modified T/F (Change underlined phrases to make statement True)

The Chinese researchers (Zhang et. al.) found out that lowering NOx and particulate emissions does not necessarily decrease the production of O3.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

It is defined as the rate of decrease or increase in temperature with respect to altitude.

Answer 25

Lapse Rate

Question 26

The Green House Effect occurs because?

Answer 26

Heat energy coming into the Earth is not released

Question 27

True or false Aerosol is defined as a system of particles suspended in a gaseous medium usually nitrogen.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

The creation of Ozone particles in the ozonosphere is driven by?

Answer 28

Solar Energy

Question 29

Any air pollutant, gas stream or unwanted sound from a known source which is passed into the atmosphere.

Answer 29

Emission

Question 30

Natural sources of air pollution are the following, except? burning of fossil fuels in power plants eruption of a volcano forest fires transfer of pollen and dust due to wind

Answer 30

burning of fossil fuels in power plants

Question 31

True or false The IRR or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Clean Air Act is called DAO 200-81.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

True or false According to DAO 2000-81, the state also recognizes and guarantees the citizens’ right to breathe clean air.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

True or false Clean fuels are needed to achieve clean air.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

If a factory has been identified as a polluter responsible for gross violations and yet it is still in operation, the PAB could close the factory and issue a _____.

Answer 34

Cease and Desist Order

Question 35

True or false Improvements on the fuel quality, excluding cleaner alternative fuels, will be spearheaded by the DENR.

Answer 35

False

Question 36

Airsheds are managed by __?

Answer 36

multi-sectoral governing board

Question 37

Carbon monoxide is produced mainly due to?

Answer 37

Incomplete combustion

Question 38

This pollutant narrows the airways in sufficient concentrations and causes pulmonary disorders.

Answer 38

SO2

Question 39

True or false The use of trains and buses will help reduce GHG emissions.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

True or false Ambient air quality refers to the atmosphere’s average quality.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

How many dangerours substances did the Stockholm convention plan to eliminate?

Answer 41

12

Question 42

What is the most ideal approach for the disposal od solid and hazardous waste?

Answer 42

Integrated waste management plan

Question 43

The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to protect human health and environment from _____.

Answer 43

PoPs

Question 44

The following are types of organic hazardous waste, EXCEPT: PCBs Furans Dioxins Lead

Answer 44

Lead

Question 45

How many main components are there in integrated waste management?

Answer 45

3

Question 46

True or False: Considering only the natural processes that occurs in the environment, ideally, there are zero waste produced because a natural recycling of nutrients occurs.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

"Basel convention focuses on

Answer 47

Safe disposal of HW

Question 48

When did the Basel convention came into force?

Answer 48

1992

Question 49

The term ‘Municipal Solid Waste’ is used to describe which kind of solid waste?

Answer 49

Non hazardous

Question 50

How does organic material in the buried solid waste will decompose?

Answer 50

By the action of microorganisms

Question 51

In 2009, how many countries have signed the treaty in the Stockholm convention?

Answer 51

approximately 170

Question 52

Industries and communities have used different strategies in order to reduce resource use, waste and pollution. Which one is not one of them? •Charge consumers by amount of waste they throw away but provide free pickup of recyclable and reusable items •Eliminate or reduce unnecessary packaging •Develop products that are easy to repair, reuse, remanufacture, compost, or recycle •Burn solid waste immediately once collected

Answer 52

Burn solid waste immediately once collected

Question 53

The only country that has not ratified the Stockholm Convention Treaty:

Answer 53

USA

Question 54

True or False: The wastes covered in the Basel convention include e-waste.

Answer 54

True

Question 55

True or False: Land filling is an economic alternative for solid waste disposal and it can be implemented easily.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

True or false Pedology is the study of the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth and its natural mineral and energy resources.

Answer 56

False

Question 57

True or false Terrestrial flora and fauna inventory is the documentation of all relevant species near the project site. These includes the trees, shrubs and animals. 

Answer 57

True

Question 58

It provides information on land cover and the types of human activity involved/ permitted in the land use.

Answer 58

Land use and classification

Question 59

True or false Genetic diversity is important to the survival of a species that is why it is important to keep the population at healthy numbers.

Answer 59

True

Question 60

True or false Any person or organization can easily erect any large project, especially for projects located in private land. There is no need to inform anybody on the matter.

Answer 60

False

Question 61

True or false It is important to establish baseline data for a project because it will be used to monitor the impacts of the project.

Answer 61

True

Question 62

True or false The main reason why biowastes are segregated before composting is to reduce the risk of contamination by non-biodegradable materials or pollutants which could compromise the compost quality.

Answer 62

True

Question 63

True or false Dumpsites and landfills can cause numerous environmental problems. Examples are hydrological impacts (e.g. toxic chemicals in leachate and groundwater), or atmospheric impacts (e.g., methane production).

Answer 63

True

Question 64

True or false In pyrolysis, fixed carbon (FC) provides an approximation of the theoretically possible char yield, therefore, higher FC can increase the char yield.

Answer 64

True

Question 65

True or false Dumpsites and landfills are the most common disposal method worldwide.

Answer 65

True

Question 66

True or false Recycling of glass consumes less energy and resources, generates less waste water and emits less emissions than virgin production.

Answer 66

True

Question 67

True or false By avoiding traffic, waste collection can be carried out much faster. Nighttime collection can also make waste collection financially more attractive, since the staff spends fewer work hours per ton of collected waste than during daytime.

Answer 67

True

Question 68

Which of the following does not belong to the group? Recreational Transport Agricultural Residential Commercial

Answer 68

NA

Question 69

Wastes are considered hazardous is the have the following characteristics, EXCEPT : poisonous toxic ignitable reactive radioactive corrosive

Answer 69

E & A

Question 70

A process of identifying, predicting, and evaluating the likely impacts of a proposed project or development to define mitigation actions to reduce negative impacts and to provide positive contributions to the natural environment and well-being.

Answer 70

EIA

Question 71

What is included in an Impact assessment? (select all that apply) a detailed assessment of the planned project and selected alternatives compared to the baseline conditions Qualitative descriptions measuring high, medium and low impacts Quantitative descriptions such as indicating the cubic metres of water withdrawn, sewage produced, and pollutants released All the data collection, analyses, and developed plans summarized together in a well structured and concise Document

Answer 71

1 2 3

Question 72

EIA is usually required for a development project when (select all that apply) 1. Large changes are expected in the environment 2. Limited impacts are expected in the environment 3. A small area is expected to be affected by the project 4. There are potentials for transboundary impact

Answer 72

1 4

Question 73

What is true of the Scoping step? (select all that apply) 1. It is a systematic exercise that establishes the boundaries of an EIA 2. It clearly indicates what is relevant and what is not relevant within an EIA 3. It serves as a work plan for the entire EIA process

Answer 73

1 2 3

Question 74

True or False: Typically, the project proponents carry out the screening process by assessing their project based upon a set of criteria determined by a designated agency.

Answer 74

True

Question 75

True or False: Impact assessment is done for the planned project and the identified alternatives.

Answer 75

True

Question 76

Which type of project usually requires an EIA? (Select all that apply) 1. Small housing building 2. Dams and reservoirs 3. Industrial plants (large scale) 4. Community garden development 5. Irrigation, drainage, and flood control (large scale)

Answer 76

2 3 5

Question 77

What is essential in an EIA? That it allows decision makers to assess a project’s impacts in all its phases That it allows the public and other stakeholders to present their views and inputs on the planned development That it contributes to and improve the project design, so that environmental as well as socioeconomic measures are core parts of it All the previous statements define the essence of EIA.

Answer 77

All the previous statements define the essence of EIA.

Question 78

True or False: The EIA Report is compiled by the designated government agency

Answer 78

False

Question 79

It is the existing environmental situation or condition of a certain area before an activity or project is started.

Answer 79

Baseline Scenario

Question 80

In Phase I of the EIA Process, a preliminary investigation is conducted if the activity has:

Answer 80

Unknown risk

Question 81

True or False: A good quality EIA might still lead to the planned development not being permitted to go ahead based on the identified impacts.

Answer 81

True

Question 82

True or False: Frequency of monitoring will be determined by the nature of the project

Answer 82

True

Question 83

The key focus areas of mitigation measures should include (select all that apply) 1. Preventive measures that avoid occurrence of impacts and thus avoid harm or even produce positive outcomes. 2. Measures that focus on limiting or lessening the severity and the duration of the impacts. 3. Identification of compensation mechanisms for impacts that are unavoidable and cannot be reduced further.

Answer 83

1 2 3

Question 84

True or False: The EIA report development is the last step in terms of conducting the impact assessment done by the project team and the involved consultants.

Answer 84

True

Question 85

True or False: Impact assessment is done for the planned project and the identified alternatives.

Answer 85

True

Question 86

After the screening, and the activity is identified to have high environmental risk, what will happen next?

Answer 86

Full EIA study shall begin.

Question 87

Which of the integrated waste management strategies reduces waste produced on an individual level?

Answer 87

Source reduction

Question 88

What is the aim of Basel Convention?

Answer 88

Controlling movement of hazardous waste

Question 89

In the Philippines, burnnig of solid waste is not acceptable. What may be the reason?

Answer 89

The process causes several environmental issues

Question 90

What is the process of burning municipal solid waste in a properly designed furnace under suitable temperature and operating conditions, and recovering excess heat and converting it to electrical energy?

Answer 90

Waste-to-Energy Incineration

Question 91

True or False: Considering only the natural processes that occurs in the environment, ideally, there are zero waste produced because a natural recycling of nutrients occurs.

Answer 91

True

Question 92

According to RA 6969, these series of digits indicate information about the a certain substance and it toxicity.

Answer 92

CAS

Question 93

True or false "Commercial" is one example of land use.

Answer 93

True

Question 94

True or false Impairment of visual aesthetics as an impact is purely objective. Meaning it depends on those who see it.

Answer 94

True

Question 95

True or false Geological factors do not play a significant role when constructing a landfill, because landfills are only constructed above ground.

Answer 95

False

Question 96

Which of the following does not belong to the group? slope underground conditions debris flow overburden

Answer 96

underground conditions

Question 97

The following are types of solid wastes except? SPECIAL WASTES FOOD WASTES RUBBISH AGRICULTURAL WASTES ASHES AND RESIDUES CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTES TREATED PLANT WASTES

Answer 97

NA

Question 98

Radioactive wastes are one of the most difficult type of waste to manage? Where does most of it come from?

Answer 98

Nuclear Powerplants