Environmental Problems, Environmental Laws and Sustainability

Question 1

destruction of ecosystem and extinction of wildlife that makes the supply drop

Answer 1

Environmental Degradation

Question 2

challenges in environmental degradation

Answer 2

growing population, poverty, agricultural growth, need to ground water, development and forests

Question 3

Sources of Pollutants

Answer 3

Point Source and Non-Point Source

Question 4

comes from a single place

Answer 4

Point Source

Question 5

comes from many places, all at once

Answer 5

Non-Point Sources

Question 6

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Answer 6

RA 9003

Question 7

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Answer 7

RA 9275

Question 8

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Answer 8

RA 8749

Question 9

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

Answer 9

RA 6969

Question 10

National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008

Answer 10

RA 9512

Question 11

Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010

Answer 11

RA 10121

Question 12

Climate Change Act of 2009

Answer 12

RA 9729

Question 13

development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Answer 13

Sustainable Development

Question 14

Pillars of Sustainable Development

Answer 14

People, Planet, Profit

Question 15

involves regulations, laws, and other tools used to deal with environmental facts

Answer 15

Environmental Pillars

Question 16

initiatives, public policies, planning, and regulations supporting social issues

Answer 16

Social Pillar

Question 17

Environmental Pillar includes

Answer 17

management of land, freshwater, oceans, forest and air, natural resources and wildlife

Question 18

Social Pillar includes

Answer 18

fighting poverty, social justice, peace, promoting diversity, quality of living, access to healthcare, education, cultural heritage

Question 19

Economic Pillar includes

Answer 19

economic viability and profit, profitability

Question 20

17 SDGs

Answer 20

No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, Life Below Water, Life on Land; Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; Partnerships for the Goals

Question 21

reason why SDGs were created

Answer 21

To end poverty, to protect the planet and to ensure that all people will enjoy peace and prosperity