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
Question 13 is a 3-point
Immunity Question
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Question 13 is a 3-point
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?
a. The Vienna Convention
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
Question 18 is a 2-point
Immunity Question
Question 18 is a 2-point
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?
a. The Vienna Convention
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?
a. The Vienna Convention
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
Final Round Q12 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
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 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
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