1st Environmental Quiz

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1st Environmental Quiz University Student Council

In cooperation with

Department of Biology and SYMBIOSIS

Question 1

A “habitat” is

a. The same as an ecosystem

b. The role an organism plays in an

ecosystem

c. A particular area inhabited by plants

and animals

d. The number of different organisms

living in a specific area

Question 1

A “habitat” is

a. The same as an ecosystem

b. The role an organism play in an

ecosystem

c. A particular area inhabited by plants

and animals

d. The number of different organisms

living in a specific area

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Question 2

“Biodiversity” is described as

a. The range of different species in the

environment

b. The seasonal and daily changes in an

environment

c. The way species differ from one

another

d. The influence of physical factors in an

environment

Question 2

“Biodiversity” is described as

a. The range of different species in the

environment

b. The seasonal and daily changes in an

environment

c. The way species differ from one

another

d. The influence of physical factors in an

environment

Question 3

Fertilizers can be washed into a river by

the rain. This can be a cause of which

of the following?

a. Bioaccumulation

b. Eutrophication

c. Biodegradation

d. Spontaneous combustion

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Question 3

Fertilizers can be washed into a river by

the rain. This can be a cause of which

of the following?

a. Bioaccumulation

b. Eutrophication

c. Biodegradation

d. Spontaneous combustion

Question 4

The Rio declaration on the Environment

and Development and Agenda 21

encourage people to

a. Act local, think global

b. Act global, think local

c. Act as we are, think as we do

d. Not worry, the Earth will go on

forever

Question 4

The Rio declaration on the Environment

and Development and Agenda 21

encourage people to

a. Act local, think global

b. Act global, think local

c. Act as we are, think as we do

d. Not worry, the Earth will go on

forever

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Question 5

Wind erosion is one of the key causes of

desertification and occurs when soil is left

bare of vegetation. State the major cause of

wind erosion in arid and semi-arid lands

where this problem is most severe.

a. Cleaning of land for agriculture

b. Deforestation

c. Overgrazing by livestock

d. Forest fires

Question 5

Wind erosion is one of the key causes of

desertification and occurs when soil is left

bare of vegetation. State the major cause of

wind erosion in arid and semi-arid lands

where this problem is most severe.

a. Cleaning of land for agriculture

b. Deforestation

c. Overgrazing by livestock

d. Forest fires

Question 6

A desire for environmental change led to the

creation of various political parties around

the world whose emphasis was largely on

environmental protection. What are these

organizations known as collectively?

a. Blue parties

b. Granolas

c. Tree huggers

d. Green parties

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Question 6

A desire for environmental change led to the

creation of various political parties around

the world whose emphasis was largely on

environmental protection. What are these

organizations known as collectively?

a. Blue parties

b. Granolas

c. Tree huggers

d. Green parties

Question 7

Of the following indications of health of

a water body, which is the most widely

accepted means of measuring how

polluting an effluent is?

a. COD (chemical oxygen demand)

b. BOD (biological oxygen demand)

c. Chloroform content

d. Eutrophication

Question 7

Of the following indications of health of

a water body, which is the most widely

accepted means of measuring how

polluting an effluent is?

a. COD (chemical oxygen demand)

b. BOD (biological oxygen demand)

c. Chloroform content

d. Eutrophication

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Question 8

The Giant Panda is the official symbol of

the WWF (World Wide Fund for

Nature). In which country is this animal

found?

a. China

b. India

c. Myanmar

d. New Zealand

Question 8

The Giant Panda is the official symbol of

the WWF (World Wide Fund for

Nature). In which country is this animal

found?

a. China

b. India

c. Myanmar

d. New Zealand

Question 9

An endangered animal, the Elephas maximus is

now predominantly found in the protected

wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of

Kerala, Karnataka, and Orissa. Its common

name is

a. Black buck

b. Asian elephant

c. Eagle

d. Wild buffalo

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Question 9

An endangered animal, the Elephas maximus is

now predominantly found in the protected

wildlife sanctuaries and national parks of

Kerala, Karnataka, and Orissa. Its common

name is

a. Black buck

b. Asian elephant

c. Eagle

d. Wild buffalo

Question 10

Which of the following elements is

required to run a nuclear power plant?

a. Sodium

b. Arsenic

c. Carbon

d. Uranium

Question 10

Which of the following element is

required to run a nuclear power plant?

a. Sodium

b. Arsenic

c. Carbon

d. Uranium

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Question 11 is a 1–point

Immunity Question

Question 11 is a 1-point

Immunity Question

Which is not a green house gas?

a. Methane

b. Nitrous oxide

c. Carbon dioxide

d. Sulphur dioxide

Question 11

Which is not a green house gas?

a. Methane

b. Nitrous oxide

c. Carbon dioxide

d. Sulphur dioxide

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Question 12

The ozone layer in the atmosphere acts

as an efficient filter for

a. X rays

b. UV – A rays

c. UV – B rays

d. Infra Red rays

Question 12

The ozone layer in the atmosphere acts

as an efficient filter for

a. X rays

b. UV – A rays

c. UV – B rays

d. Infra Red rays


Immunity Question

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Immunity Question

Which of the following is the most

energy efficient?

a. Incandescent bulb

b. Fluorescent tube light

c. Compact fluorescent lamp

d. Flash light

Question 13

Which of the following is the most

energy efficient?

a. Incandescent bulb

b. Fluorescent tube light

c. Compact fluorescent lamp

d. Flash light

Question 14

Solar cells are simple photovoltaic devices that

convert solar energy directly into electricity

and are manufactured from the second-most

abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Name

this element.

a. Bauxite

b. Silicon

c. Calcium

d. Granite

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Question 14

Solar cells are simple photovoltaic devices that

convert solar energy directly into electricity

and are manufactured from the second-most

abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Name

this element.

a. Bauxite

b. Silicon

c. Calcium

d. Granite

Question 15

Which landmark global conference was the

FIRST major step towards a global

agreement on greenhouse gas emissions

reduction and the first to recognize the

atmosphere as a natural resource?

a. The Vienna Convention

b. The Montreal Protocol

c. The “Earth Summit” in Rio

d. The Kyoto Protocol

Question 15

Which landmark global conference was the

FIRST major step towards a global

agreement on greenhouse gas emissions

reduction and the first to recognize the

atmosphere as a natural resource?


b. The Montreal Protocol

c. The “Earth Summit” in Rio

d. The Kyoto Protocol

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Question 16

The massive hole in the ozone layer over

the Antarctica was first discovered in

a. 1976

b. 1985

c. 1960

d. 1978

Question 16

The massive hole in the ozone layer over

the Antarctica was first discovered in

a. 1976

b. 1985

c. 1960

d. 1978

Question 17

When was the first Earth Day celebrated?

a. March 21, 1970

b. April 22, 1970

c. May 21, 1970

d. June 22, 1970

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Question 17

When was the first Earth Day celebrated?

a. March 21, 1970

b. April 22, 1970

c. May 21, 1970

d. June 22, 1970


Immunity Question


Immunity Question Wetlands are very rich and diverse ecosystems.

Of the wetlands of international importance

in the world, a large number are subject to

moderate or high threat. Which convention

signed in Iran protects this specific

ecosystem on a global basis?


b. The Ramsar Convention

c. The Basel Convention

d. The Bali Convention

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Question 18

Wetlands are very rich and diverse ecosystems.

Of the wetlands of international importance

in the world, a large number are subject to

moderate or high threat. Which convention

signed in Iran protects this specific

ecosystem on a global basis?


b. The Ramsar Convention

c. The Basel Convention

d. The Bali Convention

Question 19

Which country hosted the World

Environment Day in 2011 with the

theme “Forests: Nature at Your

Service”?

a. India

b. Philippines

c. Romania

d. Indonesia

Question 19

Which country hosted the World

Environment Day in 2011 with the

theme “Forests: Nature at Your

Service”?

a. India

b. Philippines

c. Romania

d. Indonesia

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Question 20

Lead is one of the most toxic chemicals

used in petrol that cause brain damage

and leukaemia. Which is the other?

a. Sulphur

b. Benzene

c. Nitrogen oxide

d. Suspended particulate matter

Question 20

Lead is one of the most toxic chemicals

used in petrol that cause brain damage

and leukaemia. Which is the other?

a. Sulphur

b. Benzene

c. Nitrogen oxide

d. Suspended particulate matter

Final Round Q1

Name the revolution

that was responsible for

the beginning of large

scale use of coal.

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Final Round Q1

Name the revolution

that was responsible for

the beginning of large

scale use of coal.

Industrial Revolution

Final Round Q2

CIRCA is an agency that

focuses on researches and

strategies on climate change

adaptation and mitigation.

What does CIRCA stand for?

Final Round Q2

CIRCA is an agency that

focuses on researches and

strategies on climate change

adaptation and mitigation.

What does CIRCA stand for?

Center for Initiatives and Research

on Climate Adaptation

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Final Round Q3

What is the theme of

this year’s Bantay

Kalinigan Days?

Final Round Q3

What is the theme of

this years Bantay

Kalinigan Days?

Juan, 2, Tree, 4 Life

Final Round Q4 is a Clincher

Question

• Before the question will be read,

contestants are to signify whether they

will answer or not answer the question

• Those who opt not to answer will get

zero for the particular item

• Those who opt to answer will follow

this point system:

– Correct answer – 3 points

– Wrong or No answer - -2 points

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Final Round Q4

Since 1900, in what

country did the strongest

earthquake on Earth

occur?

Final Round Q4

Since 1900, in what

country did the strongest

earthquake on Earth

occur?

Chile

Final Round Q5

In the world’s worst nuclear

accident in 1986, 31 people died and

129 others suffered acute radiation

and many thousands are expected to

die prematurely as a result of exposure

to radiation from the stricken plant.

Name the site of this mishap.

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Final Round Q5

In the world’s worst nuclear

accident in 1986, 31 people died and

129 others suffered acute radiation

and many thousands are expected to

die prematurely as a result of exposure

to radiation from the stricken plant.

Name the site of this mishap.

Chernobyl

Final Round Q6

Which country currently

emits the most

greenhouse gases?

Final Round Q6

Which country currently

emits the most

greenhouse gases?

China

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Final Round Q7

Who is the current Department

of Environment and Natural

Resources (DENR) secretary?

(complete name with middle

initial)

Final Round Q7

Who is the current Department

of Environment and Natural

Resources (DENR) secretary?

(complete name with middle

initial)

Sec. Ramon Jesus P. Paje

Final Round Q8

With the global temperature of 735

Kelvin (462 degrees C), the surface of this

planet is hot enough to melt lead and is the

hottest in the Solar System. The greenhouse

effect of this planet shows what happens

when the process of trapping sunlight goes

out of control into a runaway process. Name

this planet.

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Final Round Q8

With the global temperature of 735

Kelvin (462 degrees C), the surface of this

planet is hot enough to melt lead and is the

hottest in the Solar System. The greenhouse

effect of this planet shows what happens

when the process of trapping sunlight goes

out of control into a runaway process. Name

this planet.

Venus

Final Round Q9

The book “Silent Spring” is widely

credited with helping launch the

environmental movement. The book

documented detrimental effects of

pesticides on the environment,

particularly on birds. Name the author

of this controversial book.

Final Round Q9

The book “Silent Spring” is widely

credited with helping launch the

environmental movement. The book

documented detrimental effects of

pesticides on the environment,

particularly on birds. Name the author

of this controversial book.

Rachel Carson

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Final Round Q10

A highlight of the annual Earth

Day ceremony at the United

Nations is the ringing of the Peace

Bell. It symbolizes the universality

of the United Nations. The Peace

Bell was a gift from which country?

Final Round Q10

A highlight of the annual Earth

Day ceremony at the United

Nations is the ringing of the Peace

Bell. It symbolizes the universality

of the United Nations. The Peace

Bell was a gift from which country?

Japan

Final Round Q11

When was the year

the Philippine Clean Air

Act signed into law?

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Final Round Q11

When was the year

the Philippine Clean Air

Act signed into law?

1999


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Final Round Q12

In small amounts, this mineral helps

prevent tooth decay. In higher

concentrations, it is a health hazard,

causing both skin and human bones to

become soft and crumble and new

bone formations to be deformed. Name

this naturally occurring mineral.

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Final Round Q12

In small amounts, this mineral helps

prevent tooth decay. In higher

concentrations, it is a health hazard,

causing both skin and human bones to

become soft and crumble and new

bone formations to be deformed. Name

this naturally occurring mineral.

Fluoride

Final Round Q13

The daughter of a botanist and a

painter, this multi-awarded actress is

founding chair and president of the

ecological foundation Alaga LAHAT.

She is likewise a member of the Eco-

Waste Coalition and Mother Earth

Foundation. Name this famous

environmentalist.

Final Round Q13

The daughter of a botanist and a

painter, this multi-awarded actress is

founding chair and president of the

ecological foundation Alaga LAHAT.

She is likewise a member of the Eco-

Waste Coalition and Mother Earth

Foundation. Name this famous

environmentalist.

Chin Chin Guitierrez

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Final Round Q14

CFC is an organic compound that

contains carbon, chlorine and fluorine,

produced as a volatile derivative of

methane and ethane. The manufacture

of such compounds has been phased

out because they contribute to ozone

depletion. What does CFC stand for?

Final Round Q14

CFC is an organic compound that

contains carbon, chlorine and fluorine,

produced as a volatile derivative of

methane and ethane. The manufacture

of such compounds has been phased

out because they contribute to ozone

depletion. What does CFC stand for?

Chlorofluorocarbon

Final Round Q15

Released in August 17, 2007, this

documentary film presents the grave

problems facing the planet’s life systems,

global warming, deforestation, mass species

extinctions and others. The film proposes

potential solutions to these problems by

calling for restorative action by reshaping

and rethinking of global human activity.

Produced and narrated by Leonardo

DiCaprio, what is the title of this film?

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Final Round Q15

Released in August 17, 2007, this

documentary film presents the grave

problems facing the planet’s life systems,

global warming, deforestation, mass species

extinctions and others. The film proposes

potential solutions to these problems by

calling for restorative action by reshaping

and rethinking of global human activity.

Produced and narrated by Leonardo

DiCaprio, what is the title of this film?

11th HOUR

Final Round Q16

Republic Act 9367, or the Biofuel

Act of 2006, calls for the National

Biofuel Board to determine if biofuel

production is sufficient to recommend

that bioethanol compose at least 10

percent of all gasoline in the

Philippines by 2011. Name the senator

who principally authored this law.

Final Round Q16

Republic Act 9367, or the Biofuel

Act of 2006, calls for the National

Biofuel Board to determine if biofuel

production is sufficient to recommend

that bioethanol compose at least 10

percent of all gasoline in the

Philippines by 2011. Name the senator

who principally authored this law.

Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri

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Final Roun Q17

Name this type of agricultural

practice characterized by cutting down

trees and other vegetation in a patch

of forest, leaving the cut vegetation on

the ground to dry, and then burning

them.

Final Roun Q17

Name this type of agricultural

practice characterized by cutting down

trees and other vegetation in a patch

of forest, leaving the cut vegetation on

the ground to dry, and then burning

them.

Slash and Burn/ Kaingin

Final Round Q18

Name the gas released from

landfills, decaying organic matter

under shallow water in marshes and

bogs, floody paddy fields, by ruminant

animals and termites, and by the

burning of biomass. A molecule of this

gas has 21 times more global warming

potential than a molecule of CO2

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Final Round Q18

Name the gas released from

landfills, decaying organic matter

under shallow water in marshes and

bogs, floody paddy fields, by ruminant

animals and termites, and by the

burning of biomass. A molecule of this

gas has 21 times more global warming

potential than a molecule of CO2

Methane

Final Round Q19

Cataract blinds at least

120 million people globally

every year. What is its main

cause?

Final Round Q19

Cataract blinds at least

120 million people globally

every year. What is its main

cause?

Ultraviolet Radiation

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Final Round Q20

Composting is one of the oldest

forms of disposal of waste. It is the

natural process of decomposition of

organic wastes that yields manure or

compost. What is the most common

animal added to the compost to get

better results?

Final Round Q20

Composting is one of the oldest

forms of disposal of waste. It is the

natural process of decomposition of

organic wastes that yields manure or

compost. What is the most common

animal added to the compost to get

better results?

Earthworms

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