Climate Change Act of 2009

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what RA is climate change act?

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RA 9729

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what is RA 9729?

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Climate Change Act of 2009

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t or f: people are inadvertently changing the climate

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T

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modern climate change is dominated by

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human influences

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modern climate change is dominated by _______ that are sufficiently large as to _________________

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human influences ; exceed the bounds of natural variability

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weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period of time

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Climate

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the short-term state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

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Weather

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refers to the layers of gases surrounding a planet

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atmosphere

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layers of atmosphere

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exosphere
thermosphere
mesosphere
stratosphere
troposhere

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the process by which the atmosphere is heated

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greenhouse effect

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the process by which the atmosphere is heated

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greenhouse effect

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compositions of the atmosphere

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Nitrogen - 78.084%
Oxygen - 20.946%
Argon - 0.934%
Carbon dioxide - 0.0389%

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includes many gases and particles that vary significantly from time to time

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air

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important examples of particles in air

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water vapor, ozone, tiny solid and liquid particles

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gaseous phase of water

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water vapor

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the source of all clouds and precipitation

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water vapor

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t or f: water vapor has the ability to absorb heat given off by Earth

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it is a form of oxygen that combines three oxygen atoms in each molecule (O3)

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ozone

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how does ozone work?

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ozone absorbs the potentially harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun

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sources of aerosols

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natural and human made;
sea salts from breaking waves;
fine soil blown into the air;
smoke and soot from fires;
pollen and microorganism lifted by wind;
ash and dust from volcanic eruptions

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___________ passes through the atmosphere and is absorbed by the Earth’s surface

Earth’s surface emits _______ which is absorbed by ________

greenhouse gases reradiate some energy Earthward, thus trapping heat in the ________

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short-wave solar radiation;

long-wave radiation, greenhouse gases;

lower atmosphere

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what is the process of heating of the atmosphere?

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more heat escapes into space

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natural greenhouse effect

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less heat escapes into space

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human enhanced greenhouse effect

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climate change act of 2009, section 2 declaration of policy

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the state has adopted the ____________ which espouses sustainable development, to fulfill human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment for current and future generations

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Philippine Agenda 21 framework

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recognizing the vulnerability of the Philippine archipelago and its local communities, particularly the

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poor, women, and children

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potential dangerous consequences of climate change

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rising seas; changing landscapes; increasing frequency and/or severity of droughts; fires; flood and storms; climate-related illnesses and diseases; damage to ecosystem; biodiversity loss that affect the country's environment, culture, and economy

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RA 9729 calls for the state to integrate the concept of climate change in various phases of

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policy formulation; development plans; poverty reduction strategies; and other government development tools and techniques

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what does CCC stand for?

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climate change commission

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lead policy making body on concerns related to climate change

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climate change commission

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the CCC is tasked to ______, _______, ______, and _________

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coordinate, formulate, monitor, and evaluate programs and actions on climate change

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the CCC's primary goal is to

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formulate National Framework Strategy on Climate Change

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who is the executive head of CCC?

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the president

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shall serve as the basis in formulating and developing programs on climate change planning, research and development (R&D), and monitoring of activities

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National Framework Strategy on Climate Change

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the roadmap for national programs and plans toward a more climate risk-resilient Philippines

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NFSCC

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served as the guide of the municipal and city governments in drafting their corresponding Local Climate Change Action Plans

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National Climate Change Action Plan

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in order to detail the proposed strategy under the NFSCC, the _______ was approved

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National Climate Change Action Plan

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LCCAP stands for?

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Local Climate Change Action Plan

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seven priority programs for under NCCAP

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1. food security 2. water sufficiency 3. ecosystem and environmental stability 4. human security 5. climate-smart industries and services 6. sustainable energy 7. knowledge and capacity development

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what does PSF stand for?

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People's Survival Fund

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this fund is established to finance adaptation programs and projects planned under NFSCC

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People's Survival Fund

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PSF was established to finance _______ and ______ under the NFSCC

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adaptation programs and program planned

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PSF is used to support _______ of _____ and _____

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adaptation activities of LGU and communities