GR 1

Question 1

What is the Agusan Marsh known for in the Philippines?

Answer 1

most ecologically significant wetlands

Question 2

What are the penalties for killing a Philippine crocodile under Republic Act no. 9147?

Answer 2

atleast 7 years of imprisonment and a maximum of Php 1 million fine

Question 3

What is the Philippine Eagle also known as?

Answer 3

MonkeyEating Eagle

Question 4

What law protects the Philippine Eagle?

Answer 4

RA 6147

Question 5

What rare species can be found on Mindoro island?

Answer 5

bleeding heart pigeon and tamaraw

Question 6

What is the Great Barrier Reef known for?

Answer 6

world’s largest collection of coral reef

Question 7

What is the scientific name of the Hawksbill Turtle?

Answer 7

eretmochelys imbricata

Question 8

What does the Giant Panda primarily feed on?

Answer 8

bamboo

Question 9

What are the main threats to the Amazon rainforest biodiversity? (Give me at least 2)

Answer 9

deforestation and mining

Question 10

What is the largest cat in America?

Answer 10

jaguar

Question 11

What type of waste can be naturally broken down by microorganisms and converted into compost?

Answer 11

compostable waste

Question 12

Which Philippine law explicitly prohibits the burning of waste as a disposal method?

Answer 12

RA 9003/ Ecological Waste Management of 2000

Question 13

What sustainable alternatives do environmental groups propose as a replacement for waste-to-energy (WTE) projects?

Answer 13

Zero Waste System

Question 14

By how much is Davao City’s municipal solid waste production projected to increase from 2017 to 2045?

Answer 14

190%

Question 15

Which foreign government agency is providing support for Davao City’s waste-to-energy incineration project?

Answer 15

Japan International Corporation Agency

Question 16

Name four environmental organizations that are publicly opposing Davao City’s waste-to-energy project.

Answer 16

Ecoteneo, Sustainable Davao Movement, Ecowaste Coalition, Interface Development Interventions

Question 17

Where is the proposed location of the waste-to-energy facility in Davao City

Answer 17

Biao Escuela, Tugbok District

Question 18

What is the name of the project aimed at transforming biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer in Davao City?

Answer 18

yellow Drum Project

Question 19

What category of waste is typically managed through long-term disposal sites such as landfills?

Answer 19

Residual Waste

Question 20

What is the city ordinance that aligns with the Republic Act No. 8749?

Answer 20

Davao City Clean Air Ordinance

Question 21

t is an act that is a long-term strategic document that guides the physical and spatial development of Davao City?

Answer 21

Davao Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Question 22

What is the Davao City Ordinance No. 0395-13 also known as?

Answer 22

tree Park and urban greening ordinance

Question 23

What year is the Republic Act No. 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection enacted?

Answer 23

2001

Question 24

It is an international agreement that commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are linked to air pollution and climate change?

Answer 24

Kyoto Protocol

Question 25

It was launched by the DENR that focuses on reforestation, forest rehabilitation l, and watershed management?

Answer 25

National Greening Program

Question 26

What does BFAR stands for?

Answer 26

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Question 27

It plays as a significant role in coordinating international environmental activities and assists countries in implementing sound environmental practices?

Answer 27

Department of Environmental and Natural Resources

Question 28

It is an SDG about conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources?

Answer 28

SDG 14 Life BElow Water

Question 29

It takes urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts?

Answer 29

SDG 13 Climate Action

Question 30

This law means companies are now responsible for the plastic packaging they use to protect, transport, and sell their product.

Answer 30

RA 11898 Extended Producer Responsibility act of 2022

Question 31

This agency is mandated to ensure that Davao City has a clean, green, and healthy environment.

Answer 31

City Environment and Natural Resources Office

Question 32

They promote the adoption of environmentally sound technologies globally

Answer 32

Environmental technology center

Question 33

This law provides for the regulation, restriction or prohibition of the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of chemical substances.

Answer 33

RA 6969 The Tozic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Act of 1990

Question 34

A davao city based recycling company that is focused on converting single use plastics into furniture.

Answer 34

Envirotech

Question 35

An international treaty that is designed to regulate the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.

Answer 35

Basel Convention

Question 36

This law mandates the adoption of environmentally sound methods in the handling,storage, collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of solid waste

Answer 36

Ra 9003 Ecological Waste Management of 2000

Question 37

This agency supports environmental protection and climate action aiding member states in implementing the Paris Agreement and achieving the SDGs united nations educational, scientific and cultural org.

Answer 37

UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Question 38

What is the project that will join Samal Island and Davao City together?

Answer 38

Bridge Project

Question 39

What biodiversity will be endangered due to the construction of the sidc project?

Answer 39

Coral Reef

Question 40

Where is the project planning to cut through for the construction?

Answer 40

Paradise reef

Question 41

What is an airshed?

Answer 41

Air Quality Monitoring Station

Question 42

What does EI mean?

Answer 42

Emission Inventory

Question 43

What does PM stand for?

Answer 43

Particulate Matter

Question 44

What is the top contributor to total pollutant concentration in the city?

Answer 44

Vehicles

Question 45

What is a Mangrove?

Answer 45

A woody tree that can live on land and in the sea

Question 46

Is mangrove a wetland?

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Can mangroves be habitats for crocodiles?

Answer 47

True