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ENVILAW FLAASHCARDS QUIZ > GR 1 > Flashcards

GR 1 Flashcards

1
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What is the Agusan Marsh known for in the Philippines?

A

most ecologically significant wetlands

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What are the penalties for killing a Philippine crocodile under Republic Act no. 9147?

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atleast 7 years of imprisonment and a maximum of Php 1 million fine

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3
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What is the Philippine Eagle also known as?

A

MonkeyEating Eagle

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4
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What law protects the Philippine Eagle?

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RA 6147

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5
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What rare species can be found on Mindoro island?

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bleeding heart pigeon and tamaraw

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What is the Great Barrier Reef known for?

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world’s largest collection of coral reef

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What is the scientific name of the Hawksbill Turtle?

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eretmochelys imbricata

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What does the Giant Panda primarily feed on?

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bamboo

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9
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What are the main threats to the Amazon rainforest biodiversity? (Give me at least 2)

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deforestation and mining

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10
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What is the largest cat in America?

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jaguar

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What type of waste can be naturally broken down by microorganisms and converted into compost?

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compostable waste

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12
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Which Philippine law explicitly prohibits the burning of waste as a disposal method?

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RA 9003/ Ecological Waste Management of 2000

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13
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What sustainable alternatives do environmental groups propose as a replacement for waste-to-energy (WTE) projects?

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Zero Waste System

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14
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By how much is Davao City’s municipal solid waste production projected to increase from 2017 to 2045?

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190%

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15
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Which foreign government agency is providing support for Davao City’s waste-to-energy incineration project?

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Japan International Corporation Agency

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Name four environmental organizations that are publicly opposing Davao City’s waste-to-energy project.

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Ecoteneo, Sustainable Davao Movement, Ecowaste Coalition, Interface Development Interventions

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17
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Where is the proposed location of the waste-to-energy facility in Davao City

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Biao Escuela, Tugbok District

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18
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What is the name of the project aimed at transforming biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer in Davao City?

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yellow Drum Project

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19
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What category of waste is typically managed through long-term disposal sites such as landfills?

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Residual Waste

20
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What is the city ordinance that aligns with the Republic Act No. 8749?

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Davao City Clean Air Ordinance

21
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t is an act that is a long-term strategic document that guides the physical and spatial development of Davao City?

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Davao Comprehensive Land Use Plan

22
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What is the Davao City Ordinance No. 0395-13 also known as?

A

tree Park and urban greening ordinance

23
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What year is the Republic Act No. 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection enacted?

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2001

24
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It is an international agreement that commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are linked to air pollution and climate change?

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Kyoto Protocol

25
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It was launched by the DENR that focuses on reforestation, forest rehabilitation l, and watershed management?

A

National Greening Program

26
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What does BFAR stands for?

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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

27
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It plays as a significant role in coordinating international environmental activities and assists countries in implementing sound environmental practices?

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Department of Environmental and Natural Resources

28
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It is an SDG about conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources?

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SDG 14 Life BElow Water

29
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It takes urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts?

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SDG 13 Climate Action

30
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This law means companies are now responsible for the plastic packaging they use to protect, transport, and sell their product.

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RA 11898 Extended Producer Responsibility act of 2022

31
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This agency is mandated to ensure that Davao City has a clean, green, and healthy environment.

A

City Environment and Natural Resources Office

32
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They promote the adoption of environmentally sound technologies globally

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Environmental technology center

33
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This law provides for the regulation, restriction or prohibition of the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of chemical substances.

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RA 6969 The Tozic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Act of 1990

34
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A davao city based recycling company that is focused on converting single use plastics into furniture.

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Envirotech

35
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An international treaty that is designed to regulate the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.

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Basel Convention

36
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This law mandates the adoption of environmentally sound methods in the handling,storage, collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of solid waste

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Ra 9003 Ecological Waste Management of 2000

37
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This agency supports environmental protection and climate action aiding member states in implementing the Paris Agreement and achieving the SDGs united nations educational, scientific and cultural org.

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UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

38
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What is the project that will join Samal Island and Davao City together?

A

Bridge Project

39
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What biodiversity will be endangered due to the construction of the sidc project?

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Coral Reef

40
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Where is the project planning to cut through for the construction?

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Paradise reef

41
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What is an airshed?

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Air Quality Monitoring Station

42
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What does EI mean?

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Emission Inventory

43
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What does PM stand for?

A

Particulate Matter

44
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What is the top contributor to total pollutant concentration in the city?

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Vehicles

45
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What is a Mangrove?

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A woody tree that can live on land and in the sea

46
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Is mangrove a wetland?

A

True

47
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Can mangroves be habitats for crocodiles?

A

True

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