Water Resources Engineering

Question 1

The distribution and circulation of the water, linking the earth’s atmosphere, land, and oceans.

Answer 1

hydrologic cycle

Question 2

It is the quantitative study of the hydrologic cycle

Answer 2

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Question 3

Refers to solving problems to secure water for people, based on the sound scientific understanding of the hydrologic and hydraulic processes.

Answer 3

WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Question 4

Refers to the management of the urban water supply, design of urban storm-sewer systems, and flood forecasting

Answer 4

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Question 5

Name the 3 main types of Water Resources Management

Answer 5

• Water Supply Management
• Water Excess Management
• Environmental Restoration

Question 6

The study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water throughout the Earth, including the hydrologic cycle, water resources, and environmental watershed sustainability.

Answer 6

HYDROLOGY

Question 7

Name the 3 categories of hydrology

Answer 7

hydrometeorology, surface hydrology, hydrogeology

Question 8

_____ and _____ are not included in hydrology

Answer 8

Oceanography, meteorology

Question 9

They must create new equipment and systems to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of water treatment and aquatic resources management.

Answer 9

Water resource engineer

Question 10

Government agencies tasked to ensure efficient and safe irrigation systems

Answer 10

Department of Agriculture

Question 11

Government agency for Flood Control And National Sewerage And Sanitation: Management

Answer 11

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

Question 12

This organization is entitled to be the chief overseer in water resource management

Answer 12

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCE BOARD (NWRB)

Question 13

It is concerned with the application of scientific and engineering principles for the protection of human populations from the effects of adverse environmental factors

Answer 13

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SYSTEM

Question 14

Only ___% of all water in the world is fresh water

Answer 14

2.5

Question 15

They focus on hydrology, water resource management, bioremediation, and water treatment plant design.

Answer 15

Environmental “Civil” Engineers

Question 16

They focus on environmental chemistry, advanced air and water treatment technologies and separation processes.

Answer 16

Environmental “Chemical” Engineers

Question 17

It ensures that the societal development and use of water, land and air resources are sustainable.

Answer 17

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Question 18

______ study water, soil, and air pollution problems.

Answer 18

Environmental engineers

Question 19

______ are particularly involved in such activities as water supply and sewerage, management of surface water and ground water quality, remediation of contaminated sites and solid waste management.

Answer 19

Civil engineers

Question 20

Involve in planning, design, construction and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities in municipalities and industries

Answer 20

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Question 21

________ is major source of pollution, responsible for around 4% particulate emissions, more water pollution incidents than any other industry, and thousands of noise complaints every year.

Answer 21

construction industry

Question 22

Mainly from vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery, but also from people shouting and radios turned up too loud

Answer 22

Noise Pollution

Question 23

Aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program that shall ensure the protection of public health and environment

Answer 23

 RA 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Question 24

Aims to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution from land-based source

Answer 24

RA 9275 Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Question 25

Aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality guideline values for criteria pollutants

Answer 25

RA 8749 Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 26

Aims to regulate restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present unreasonable risk to human health

Answer 26

RA 6969 Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

Question 27

Aims to facilitate the attainment and maintenance of a rational and orderly balance between socioeconomic development and environmental protection

Answer 27

PD 1586 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System of 1978