GEO 413 Final Ex Draft Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of RA 9729?
a. Economic development
b. Environmental conservation
c. Climate change mitigation and adaptation
d. Human rights protection
c. Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Climate Change Act of 2009
Which government agency is primarily responsible for implementing RA 9729 in the Philippines?
a. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
b. Department of Agriculture (DA)
c. Department of Energy (DOE)
d. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
a. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Under RA 9729, what is the term used to describe the systematic Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions?
a. Carbon offsetting
b. Emission trading
c. Decarbonization
d. Carbon footprinting
c. Decarbonization
What does the National Framework Strategy on Climate Change (NFSCC) aim to achieve?
a. Reduction of air pollution
b. Mitigation of natural disasters
c. Integration of climate change concerns into national development policies
d. Preservation of biodiversity
c. Integration of climate change concerns into national development policies
- According to RA 9729, what is the Climate Change Commission’s (CCC) role?
a. Formulating climate change policies
b. Implementing disaster risk reduction programs
c. Enforcing environmental regulations
d. Conducting climate change research
a. Formulating climate change policies
- Which of the following is NOT a function of the People’s Survival Fund (PSF) established by RA 9729?
a. Financing adaptation programs
b. Funding research on climate change impacts
c. Providing grants to local government units
d. Supporting vulnerable communities in adapting to climate change
b. Funding research on climate change impacts
- What is the term used in RA 9729 to describe the phenomenon whereby the Earth’s average temperature increases due to human activities?
a. Global warming
b. Ozone depletion
c. Acid rain
d. Desertification
a. Global warming
- RA 9729 recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation. What term is used to refer to this recognition?
a. Ethno-climatology
b. Indigenous adaptation mechanism
c. Traditional ecological knowledge
d. Cultural climate resilience
c. Traditional ecological knowledge
- According to RA 9729, what is the primary source of financing for the People’s Survival Fund (PSF)?
a. Donor grants
b. National budget allocation
c. Carbon taxes
d. International loans
c. Carbon taxes
- In the context of RA 9729, what is the term used to describe the process of making adjustments in ecological, social, and economic practices to minimize harm caused by climate change?
a. Climate justice
b. Ecological restoration
c. Climate resilience
d. Sustainable development
c. Climate resilience
- What is the term used in RA 10121 to describe the systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills to implement strategies, policies, and improved coping capacities of communities in dealing with the adverse effects of disasters?
a. Disaster Resilience Framework
b. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
c. Emergency Response Mechanism
d. Disaster Risk Reduction Plan
b. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)
- According to RA 10121, which government agency is designated the lead agency for disaster risk reduction and management at the national level?
a. Department of National Defense (DND)
b. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
c. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
d. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
b. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
- What is the term used in RA 10121 to refer to the level of government responsible for disaster risk reduction and management planning and implementation?
a. Local Government Unit (LGU)
b. Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (BDRRMO)
c. Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO)
d. Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)
a. Local Government Unit (LGU)
- Under RA 10121, what is the purpose of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)?
a. Rehabilitation of infrastructure after disasters
b. Financial aid to disaster-affected individuals
c. Implementation of disaster risk reduction and management programs and projects
d. Compensation for affected businesses
c. Implementation of disaster risk reduction and management programs and projects
- What is the role of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in disaster risk reduction and management, as defined by RA 10121?
a. Coordination of humanitarian aid during disasters
b. Implementation of community-based disaster response programs
c. Formulation of national disaster risk reduction policies
d. Management of local disaster response teams
c. Formulation of national disaster risk reduction policies
- According to RA 10121, what is the term used to describe identifying, assessing, and prioritizing disaster risks and enhancing capabilities to mitigate and respond effectively?
a. Risk Reduction Planning
b. Vulnerability Analysis
c. Disaster Risk Assessment
d. Hazard Mapping
c. Disaster Risk Assessment
- What is the primary purpose of the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM) under RA 10121?
a. Early warning system implementation
b. Mobilizing community resources for disaster response
c. Conducting post-disaster needs assessment
d. Rehabilitation of affected communities
b. Mobilizing community resources for disaster response
- RA 10121 mandates the establishment of a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF). What is the primary source of funding for this fund?
a. International grants and donations
b. National budget allocation
c. Local government contributions
d. Private sector donations
b. National budget allocation
- What term is used in RA 10121 to describe the process of strengthening the capacity of local communities and individuals to anticipate, cope, and recover from the impacts of disasters?
a. Disaster Preparedness
b. Disaster Resilience
c. Emergency Response
d. Rehabilitation and Recovery
b. Disaster Resilience
- According to RA 10121, which government agency is responsible for integrating climate change considerations into disaster risk reduction programs?
a. Climate Change Commission (CCC)
b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
c. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
d. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
a. Climate Change Commission (CCC)
- What is the primary regulatory body responsible for implementing RA 6969 in the Philippines?
a. Department of Health (DOH)
b. Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
c. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
d. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
d. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Under RA 6969, what term describes any waste material in gaseous, liquid, or solid form that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment due to its toxic, corrosive, flammable, reactive, or radioactive nature?
a. Hazardous Substance
b. Toxic Waste
c. Nuclear Byproduct
d. Contaminated Material
a. Hazardous Substance
- What is the prescribed procedure for importing toxic substances under RA 6969?
a. No importation is allowed under any circumstances.
b. Importation is allowed only with the approval of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
c. Importation is subject to the issuance of a permit from the DENR.
d. Importation is allowed without restrictions.
c. Importation is subject to the issuance of a permit from the DENR.
- According to RA 6969, who is required to submit a Chemical Safety Report (CSR) to the DENR?
a. Manufacturers and importers of new chemicals
b. Owners of chemical laboratories
c. Hospitals using hazardous substances
d. Educational institutions conducting chemical experiments
a. Manufacturers and importers of new chemicals
- RA 6969 establishes the creation of the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for specific chemicals. What is the purpose of the CCO?
a. To ban the use of specified chemicals nationwide
b. To regulate the Importation and use of specific hazardous substances
c. To facilitate the exportation of controlled chemicals
d. To establish safety guidelines for chemical laboratories
b. To regulate the Importation and use of specific hazardous substances
- What is the primary purpose of the Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) established by PD 1586?
a. Conservation of natural resources
b. Promotion of tourism
c. Assessment of potential environmental impacts of projects
d. Development of renewable energy sources
c. Assessment of potential environmental impacts of projects
- According to PD 1586, which government agency is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) system?
a. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
b. Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
c. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
d. Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG)
a. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Under PD 1586, what triggers the requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)?
a. All development projects
b. Only large-scale projects
c. Projects with potentially significant environmental impacts
d. Projects funded by international organizations
c. Projects with potentially significant environmental impacts
- What is the role of the Environmental Impact Assessment Review Committee (EIARC) as mandated by PD 1586?
a. Approve EIS for all projects
b. Conduct public consultations on environmental projects
c. Evaluate and recommend approval or denial of EIS
d. Develop environmental guidelines for projects
c. Evaluate and recommend approval or denial of EIS
- PD 1586 requires a public consultation as part of the EIS process. When should the public consultation take place?
a. After the EIS is approved
b. Before the project is implemented
c. During the project implementation
d. Only if the project is controversial
b. Before the project is implemented