Semi-Finals Examination

People and Earth’s Ecosystem

Set B
Name: _________________________________________ Section: ________________________ Score_______
PART I: Identify the environmental laws mentioned in the following. ERASURES MEANS
WRONG. (30 points)
_______________________1. Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan Act
_______________________2. Philippine Mining Act of 1995
_______________________3. Plant Quarantine Law of 1978
_______________________4. National Caves and Cave Resource Management and Protection Act
_______________________5. Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act
_______________________6. National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992
_______________________7. Marine Pollution Decree of 1976
_______________________8. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Act of 2009.
_______________________9. Philippine Clean Water Act 9275
_______________________10. Water Code of the Philippines of 1976
__________________________________________________________________11. Republic Act No. 9483
__________________________________________________________________12. Republic Act No. 9275
(2004).
__________________________________________________________________13. Republic Act No. 8550
__________________________________________________________________14. Presidential Decree No.
106 (1976)
__________________________________________________________________15. Republic Act No. 8749
Part II: Acronyms: Wrong spelling is wrong. (10points)
16.PEP ____________________________________________________________________________________
17.DENR _________________________________________________________________________________
18.DOH __________________________________________________________________________________
19.NIPAS
_____________________________________________________________________________________
20.PD ____________________________________________________________________________________
Part III: Multiple Choice: Write the CAPITAL LETTER of the correct answer on the space
provided for. (20points)
_____21. What are some examples of environmental laws in the Philippines?
a) There are no environmental laws in the Philippines
b) The Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Wildlife Act
c) The National Security Act, the Anti-Terrorism Act, and the Cybercrime
Prevention Act
d) The Labor Code, the Tax Code, and the Civil Code
_____22. What is the purpose of the Clean Air Act?
a) To regulate the use of firearms
b) To protect the environment from air pollution
c) To ensure that all citizens have access to clean water
d) To promote the development of renewable energy sources
_____23. What is the purpose of the Clean Water Act?
a) To regulate the use of water resources b) To protect the
environment from water pollution
c) To promote the development of irrigation systems d) To ensure that all
citizens have access to clean water
_____24. What is the purpose of the Wildlife Act?
a) To regulate the hunting of wild animal b) To protect
endangered species of wildlife
c) To promote the development of wildlife sanctuaries d) All of the above
_____25. What is the role of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in
environmental protection?
a) The DENR has no role in environmental protection
b) The DENR is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and policies
c) The DENR is responsible for promoting economic growth
d) The DENR is responsible for collecting taxes
_____26. What is the role of the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in environmental
protection?
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a) The EMB has no role in environmental protection
b) The EMB is responsible for monitoring and assessing environmental quality
c) The EMB is responsible for promoting sustainable development
d) The EMB is responsible for providing financial assistance to environmental
projects
_____27. What is the role of the National Environmental Protection Council (NEPC) in
environmental protection?
a) The NEPC has no role in environmental protection
b) The NEPC is responsible for advising the government on environmental
policies
c) The NEPC is responsible for enforcing environmental laws
d) The NEPC is responsible for providing financial assistance to environmental
projects
_____28. What is the role of the local government units (LGUs) in environmental protection?
a) LGUs have no role in environmental protection
b) LGUs are responsible for implementing environmental laws and policies at the
local level
c) LGUs are responsible for promoting economic growth
d) LGUs are responsible for collecting taxes
_____29. What is the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in environmental protection?
a) CSOs have no role in environmental protection
b) CSOs can play a vital role in raising awareness, advocating for environmental
protection, and monitoring
the implementation of environmental policies
c) CSOs are only relevant to certain types of environmental issues
d) CSOs are too small and powerless to make a difference
_____30. What is the role of the private sector in environmental protection?
a) The private sector has no role in environmental protection
b) The private sector can play a role in promoting sustainable development and
reducing pollution
c) The private sector should only focus on making profits
d) The private sector is too powerful to be held accountable for its environmental
impact
Part IV: Enumeration (15 points)
1. Example of Hazardous waste (4 points)

2. Newly declared protected areas (5 points)

3. Classification of environmental laws (4 points)

4. 2 examples of trees prohibited from cutting

Part V: Essay (20 Points) (100 words minimum)

1. Article II of the Constitution which states, "the State shall protect and advance the right of
the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of
nature."
As a students and future hospitality managers, how can you help in the implementation
of the above law in the
community and workplace?
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Answers:

1. c) Philippine laws and policies related to environmental protection

2. a) The right to a clean and safe environment
3. d) Industrial
4. b) To conserve natural resources for public use and benefit
5. c) To establish the right to a healthy environment and protect natural resources
6. c) Ecology is essential for understanding and protecting the environment
7. d) Economic growth at any cost
8. a) Ensuring that future generations have access to the same environmental resources as
the current generation
9. c) The government should balance economic growth with environmental protection
10. c) They provide a legal framework for protecting the environment
11. a) Everyone should have access to a healthy environment regardless of their economic
status or social background
12. c) The legal system provides a framework for protecting the environment and enforcing
environmental laws
13. b) Public participation can help ensure that environmental policies are effective and
equitable
14. c) The main challenges are lack of public awareness and government corruption
15. c) The key strategies are education, awareness campaigns, and community participation
16. b) Education can help raise awareness about environmental issues and empower people
to take action
17. b) Public awareness can help create pressure on the government to enact strong
environmental policies
18. b) Community participation can help ensure that environmental policies are effective and
equitable
19. c) Sustainable development can help ensure that economic growth does not come at the
expense of the environment
20. b) Technology can help reduce pollution and promote sustainable development
21. b) The Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Wildlife Act
22. b) To protect the environment from air pollution
23. b) To protect the environment from water pollution
24. d) All of the above
25. b) The DENR is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and policies
26. b) The EMB is responsible for monitoring and assessing environmental quality
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27. b) The NEPC is responsible for advising the government on environmental policies
28. b) LGUs are responsible for implementing environmental laws and policies at the local
level
29. b) CSOs can play a vital role in raising awareness, advocating for environmental
protection, and monitoring the implementation of environmental policies
30. b) The private sector can play a role in promoting sustainable development and reducing
pollution
31. b) International cooperation can help address transboundary environmental problems and
share best practices
32. b) The Paris Agreement, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Montreal Protocol
33. c) To address climate change
34. a) To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
35. a) To protect the ozone layer
36. b) The main challenges are political differences, economic interests, and lack of trust
37. b) The key strategies are diplomacy, dialogue, and information sharing
38. b) The UNEP is a leading international organization for environmental protection
39. b) The World Bank can provide financial assistance for environmental projects and
promote sustainable development
40. c) Environmental protection is essential for ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for
the Philippines

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