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HEALTH - The Impact of Environmental Health Problems Flashcards

1
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These have a huge effect on every individual.

A

Environmental Issues

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These issues are becoming more _________ and pose a ________ to the lives of people, including the ________ generation.

A

(1) frequent
(2) threat
(3) future

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3
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Where is the Philippines situated?

A

Pacific Ring of Fire

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4
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Where is the Philippines near located which makes us experience an average of 20 typhoons every year?

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Typhoon Belt

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5
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What are the two classifications of Environmental Problems?

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(1) Natural
(2) Man-made

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The Philippines environment also suffers from _______ environmental ________ caused by _________ activities, which is further __________ by the ever-growing ________.

A

(1) major
(2) degradation
(3) human
(4) exacerbated
(5) population

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MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

These NATURAL environmental problems include loss of agricultural lands, deforestation, soil erosion, pollution, improper disposal of solid and toxic wastes, loss of coral reefs, and illegal mining.

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FALSE; Man-made

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One of the ______ issues in our environment is _______.

A

(1) major
(2) pollution

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It happens when there is a presence of large amounts of unwanted and harmful substances on land, water, or air.

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Pollution

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MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

The Philippines is blessed with natural resources and high biodiversity, including a large number of endemic (native) species.

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TRUE

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Enumerate the 9 Environmental Problems

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(1) Deforestation
(2) Water Pollution
(3) Air Pollution
(4) Illegal Mining
(5) Overpopulation
(6) Oil Spill
(7) Climate Change
(8) Cyanide Fishing
(9) Coral Reef Degradation

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It is the destruction of forests by means of clearing and cutting of trees.

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Deforestation

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It is the contamination of bodies of waters such as lakes, rivers, and groundwater due to discharge of water pollutants without proper treatment.

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Water Pollution

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It is the releasing of dangerous air pollutants/gases such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere.

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Air Pollution

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It is the unlawful acquisition or extraction of important minerals such as ore, coal, nickel, gold, iron, and other materials from Earth.

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Illegal Mining

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It is the excessive number of living individuals, as compared to the capacity of the environment.

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Overpopulation

17
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It is the result of increasing global warming, which causes disruptions or rapid changes in Earth’s climate conditions.

A

Climate Change

17
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It is the oil released from faulty equipment of oil tankers and ships; natural and human activities such as water sports.

A

Oil Spill

18
Q

It is the method of collecting live aquarium specimens with the use of sodium cyanide mixture into the fish’s habitat.

A

Cyanide Fishing

19
Q

It is the process in which coral reefs that serve as homes for some marine fishes are destroyed by direct or indirect means.

A

Coral Reef Degradation

20
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MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

The Philippines is ranked THIRD in terms of threatened forests in the world.

A

FALSE; fourth

21
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MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

PASIG RIVER is Manila is one of the world’s most polluted rivers.

A

TRUE

22
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MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Metro Manila ranks FIFTH to the lowest in providing piped sewerage system.

A

FALSE; second

23
Q

These are currently used in Makati as one of the solutions to address the air pollution problem.

A

Hybrid diesel-electric buses

24
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MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Air Pollution will INCREASE if people will just walk or use other alternative sources of transportation.

A

FALSE; decrease

25
Q

It is from the beaches of the northern provinces that have caused coastal erosion and floods in seaside communities.

A

Black sand mining

26
Q

FILL IN THE BLANKS

The Philippine population has reached more than ____ million already, and it has ranked _____ as the most populous country in the world.

A

(1) 100
(2) 13th

27
Q

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Around ____ a million litters of oil leaked into ______ Bay from a crack in a pipeline owned by ______ last ______ 2023, which affected the fishing industry in _______.

A

(1) half
(2) Manila
(3) Petron
(4) August 2023
(5) Cavite

28
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MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

WEATHER scientists agree that climate-warming trends over the past century are very likely due to human activities.

A

FALSE; Climate

29
Q

FILL IN THE BLANKS

A live coral _____ is worth about _____ pesos, which makes this livelihood very attractive.

A

(1) trout
(2) 1000

30
Q

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE

Fisheries in the Calamian Islands in PALAWAN are on the verge of collapse because of cyanide fishing practices.

A

TRUE

31
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FILL IN THE BLANKS

Only ____ of the coral reefs in the Phillippines are in good condition.

A

5%

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