CHAPTER 6

Question 1

It refers to actions taken to reduce or prevent the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to
slow down global warming.

Answer 1

Climate Change Mitigation

Question 2

It refers to a wide range of measures to reduce vulnerability to climate change impacts.

Answer 2

Climate Change Adaptation

Question 3

This traps heat, causing the greenhouse effect and raising Earth’s temperature.

Answer 3

Burning Fossil Fuel

Question 4

This can indirectly affect climate patterns by changing temperature balance.

Answer 4

Pollution and Ozone Layer Depletion

Question 5

These “gases” have always been part of Earth’s system, but human activities drastically
increase their levels beyond natural cycles.

Answer 5

Methane (CH4) and Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Question 6

It is the most abundant of all energy resources and can even be harnessed in cloudy weather.

Answer 6

Solar Energy

Question 7

It is the largest source of renewable energy in the electricity sector. It uses the energy of water
moving from higher to lower elevations.

Answer 7

Hydropower

Question 8

It utilizes the accessible thermal energy from the Earth’s interior. Heat is extracted from
geothermal reservoirs using wells or other means.

Answer 8

Geothermal Energy

Question 9

It is used in rural areas for cooking, lighting and space heating, generally by poorer
populations in developing countries.

Answer 9

Bioenergy

Question 10

Both measures those actions that are taken to reduce and curb greenhouse gas emissions and
based on reducing vulnerability to the effects of climate change.

Answer 10

Mitigation and Adaptation

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an impact of climate change?

Answer 11

Reduced solar radiation

Question 12

What causes sea levels to rise due to climate change?

Answer 12

Melting polar ice and thermal expansion of water

Question 13

How is global warming linked to extreme weather?

Answer 13

It increases atmospheric moisture, leading to stronger storms and droughts

Question 14

How much warmer is the Earth’s surface now compared to the late 1800s?

Answer 14

About 1.2°C

Question 15

Which fossil fuel is formed from decomposed plankton?

Answer 15

Oil and natural gas

Question 16

What is the primary component of natural gas?

Answer 16

Methane (CH4)

Question 17

What role do greenhouse gases play in Earth’s climate?

Answer 17

They trap heat, keeping the Earth warm enough to sustain life

Question 18

Which of the following is a man-made greenhouse gas?

Answer 18

Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)

Question 19

Which fossil fuel is primarily formed from decomposed plants?

Answer 19

Coal

Question 20

How are fossil fuels formed?

Answer 20

From decomposed plants and animals subjected to heat and pressure over millions
of years

Question 21

It is a phenomenon that refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

Answer 21

Climate Change

Question 22

It refers to the process of generating energy in various forms to meet the needs of society.
This encompasses both renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Answer 22

Energy Production

Question 23

At the same time, _____causes more moisture to evaporate from the planet’s surface in dry weather, resulting in more frequent and intense droughts and heat waves.

Answer 23

warmer air

Question 24

As the earth’s atmosphere heats up, it holds_____, changing weather patterns and fueling more severe rainfall events.

Answer 24

more water

Question 25

Natural gas is usually found in pockets above____. It can also be found in _____layers that don’t contain oil. Natural gas is primarily made up of methane.

Answer 25

oil deposits, sedimentary rock

Question 26

Oil is originally found as a solid material between layers of____, like shale. This material is heated in order to produce the thick oil that can be used to make___.

Answer 26

sedimentary rock, gasoline

Question 27

Coal is a material usually found in sedimentary rock deposits where rock and dead plant and animal matter are piled up in layers. More than ____of a piece of coal’s weight must be from____.

Answer 27

50 percent, fossilized plants

Question 28

This method uses an electrical current to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in water. If this electricity is obtained from renewable sources we will, therefore, produce energy without emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

Answer 28

Green Hydrogen

Question 29

The advanced nuclear reactors described here improve upon traditional nuclear reactors in several ways, partially overcoming many of the barriers that nuclear power has faced.

Answer 29

Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Question 30

Iit is a source of clean and renewable energy obtained by harnessing the power of the wind offshore, where it reaches a higher and more constant speed due to the lack of barriers.

Answer 30

Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

Question 31

This law established the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system in the Philippines. It requires developers (public and private) to assess the environmental effects of projects before starting.

Answer 31

Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System

Question 32

Projects that may significantly affect the environment must secure an_________. This ensures that the project will follow environmental laws, mitigation measures, and sustainability practices.

Answer 32

ECC

Question 33

First major international treaty to reduce greenhouse gases.

Answer 33

Kyoto Protocol

Question 34

The aim of this agreement is to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°V

Answer 34

Paris Agreement

Question 35

1992 Foundation of all global climate agreements.

Answer 35

UNFCCC

Question 36

This aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out harmful substances like CFCs.

Answer 36

Montreal Protocol

Question 37

Mandates the integration of climate change into government plans and policies, including the energy sector. It also supports climate-resilient development and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer 37

Climate Change Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 9729)

Question 38

Aims to accelerate the development of renewable energy resources in the Philippines (e.g., solar, wind, hydro, biomass). Encourages energy independence and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

Answer 38

Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Republic Act No. 9513)

Question 39

Regulates air pollution from stationary (e.g., power plants) and mobile sources.

Answer 39

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (Republic Act No. 8749)

Question 40

A strategic framework guiding the country’s climate change response from 2011 to 2028. One of its key themes is sustainable energy, promoting energy security and low-carbon development.

Answer 40

National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP)