Threats to Philippine Biodiversity

Question 1

THREATS TO PH BIODIVERSITY:

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C

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P

A

M

Answer 1

Habitat Loss

Climate Change

Invasive Species

Overexploitation

Pollution

Agriculture and Land Use

Mining

Question 2

Habitat Loss (3)

Answer 2

Deforestation

Urbanization

Agriculture

Question 3

Habitat Loss:

____

According to data from ____ country’s forest cover is now just ____% in 2015

Driven by:
L____
L____
S____
M____
F_____

Answer 3

Deforestation

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

23%

Logging
Land Conversion
Slash-and-burn
Mining
Forest Fires

Question 4

Habitat Loss:

_____

More people moving to cities also known as ___ which leads to clearing of natural habitats

It can result in:
H____
P____
L____
Negatively affecting ___ and ___ ecosystems

Answer 4

Urbanization

Urban Sprawl

Habitat Fragmentation
Pollution
Loss of Green Spaces
Terrestial and Aquatic

Question 5

Habitat Loss:

______

Forests and natural habitats cleared for crop cultivation especially ____, ____, and ____

_____ crucual for biodiversity and water regulation are also drained

Answer 5

Agriculture

Rice
Sugarcane
Palm Oil

Wetlands

Question 6

Climate Change (3)

Answer 6

Rising Temperature

Sea-Level Rise

Extreme Weather

Question 7

Climate Change:

_____

higher average temperatures lead to prolonged ____.

Can alter habitats and ___ of various species

Usually leads to:
R
W
H

Answer 7

Rising Temperature

heatwaves

Reduced crop yields
Water Scarcity
Heat-Related Illnesses

Question 8

Climate Change:

____

Highly vulnerable due to its extensive coastline and low-lying coastal communities

This is caused by ____ and ___ melting as well as the sinking of some land areas

This causes risk of:
C____
S____
C_____

Answer 8

Sea-Level Rise

Polar ice caps
Glaciers

Coastal Erosion
Saltwater Intrusion
Coastal Flooding

Question 9

Climate Change:

_____

Warmer sea surface temperatures can fuel stronger and more destructive typhoons as caused by climate change

It can lead to:
L____
L____
D____
D____

Answer 9

Extreme Weather

Landslides
Loss of Lives
Damage to Infrastructure
Disruptions to Agriculture and Transportation

Question 10

Invasive Species effects (4)

Answer 10

Competition

Predation

Habitat Alteration

Disease & Pathogen

Question 11

Invasive Species examples (3)

Answer 11

African Catfish

Water Hyacinth

Golden Apple Snail

Question 12

Overexploitation (2)

Answer 12

Overfishing

Illegal Logging

Question 13

Overexploitation:

____

Reported by ___ about ___ to ____% of Philippine waters are (1)

Commercially important fish species include:
T____
S____
G____

Damages can include:
D____
R____
C____

Answer 13

Overfishing

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
60 to 70%

Tuna
Sardines
Groupers

Disruption of Food Chains
Reduced Biodiversity
Collapse of Fish Stocks

Question 14

Overexploitation:

_____

Has been a long-standing issue with data collected from the ___ that indicate that unsustainable practices lead to the loss of ____ hectares of forest annualy

Contributes to:
S
L
R
I

Answer 14

Illegal Logging

Forest Management Bureau (FMB)
1000 hectares

Soil erosion
Landslides
Reduced Water Availability
Impacting Communities

Question 15

Pollution (2)

Answer 15

Water Pollution
Air Pollution

Question 16

Pollution:

Water Pollution

Sources:
I_____
A____
U____
W____

Leads to:
D___
O___
H____

Answer 16

Industrial discharges
Agricultural runoff
Untreated Sewage
Waste Disposal

Decrease in Water Quality
Oxygen Depletion
Harmful Substances

Question 17

Pollution:

Air Pollution

Caused by:
V____
I___
B___

Leads to:
R____
C___

Answer 17

Vehicle emissions
Industrial Processes
Burning of Fossil Fuels

Respiratory Diseases
Cardiovascular Problems

Question 18

Agriculture and Land Use (2)

Answer 18

Pesticides
Monoculture Farming

Question 19

Agriculture and Land Use:

Pesticides

Harm ____ species which include insects, birds, and aquatic organisms

This is through:
D____
I____
H____

Can accumulate in tissues of organism over time and when consumed in many amounts by a predator this leads to ____

Answer 19

Non-Target Species

Direct Contact
Ingestion
Habitat Contamination

Biomagnification

Question 20

Agriculture and Land Use:

_____ involves growing a single crop over large areas which reduces habitat diversity.

Can displace native flora and fauna. It is also susceptible to pests and diseases which in turn results to a reliance of ____

Answer 20

Monoculture Farming

Pesticides

Question 21

Mining (2)

Answer 21

Habitat Destruction
Water Pollution

Question 22

Mining:

Habitat Destruction

The removal of vegetation and ____.

Results in:
S____
L____
S____

Answer 22

Topsoil

Soil Erosion
Landslides
Siltation

Question 23

Mining:

Water Pollution

_____ a common problem which occurs when ____ minerals in ore react with air and water

_____ from mining operations can smother ____ and aquatic habitats degrading habitats and important breeding grounds

Answer 23

Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)

Sulfide Minerals

Sedimentation
Riverbeds

Question 24

Protected Areas and Conservation Zones (3)

Answer 24

TUBBATAHA Reefs Natural Park (UNESCO)

Mount Apo Natural Park

Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center

Question 25

Conservation Organization (3)

Answer 25

Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources

Philippine Eagle Foundation

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Question 26

Government Initiatives (3)

Answer 26

National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

The Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)

Question 27

International Cooperation (2)

Answer 27

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)