4th Periodical Test in Environmental Science 7 (Final)

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE
CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
ECOPARK, MUZON, CSJDM, BULACAN
4th Periodical Test in Environmental Science 7
Read each question/statement carefully and choose the best answer.
1. Why are coal, petroleum, and natural gas regarded as nonrenewable resources if they were produced
from plants and animal remains?
a. It takes a very long time to produce.

b. Using them result environmental problems.
c. They are hard to locate and explore from Earth.
d. The Philippines is reliant on supply from other countries.
2. What is the main reason why there is worldwide slowdown of construction of nuclear power plant?
a. We have run out of uranium fuel.

b. Nuclear reactor releases large quantities of greenhouse gases.
c. Nuclear power plant emits radiation that is hazardous to people and the environment.
d. The electricity from a nuclear power plant is costly than electricity from other sources.
3. What are the similarities between solar and wind energy?
a. They come from living things.

b. They produce a large amount of pollution.
c. They are always available everywhere on earth.
d. They are renewable but only available sometimes.
4. Which would be the best place to install a hydroelectric power plant?
a. a calm lake b. a fast-falling water

c. a place with a volcano d. a city that gets a lot of rains
A couple of papers
5. Based on the article, what could be the reason why there is a decrease in
which used long-term
wind power?
predicting models focused
on two regions, China and
a. lack of air b. climate change c. over population
the US High Plains, show a
d. global warming
decrease of about 14% and
7%-17% respectively in wind 6. One of the important sources of energy is nuclear power, which is
The Philippines is exposed to
power density due to global produced using the heat from a nuclear reaction. The sole environmental
different types of hazards,
warming over the next hazard from a nuclear power plant is ____________.
including climate-related
century. This paper focuses
threats such as typhoons
on a smaller grid size of
and extreme rainfall.
10 km x 10 km to
Address: Ecopark,
Without drastic Brgy. Muzon, CSJDM, Bulacan
reductions
concentrate
Contact on a specific
Number: (044) 307 6932
in GHG emissions, these
wind farm
Website: in Pililla, Rizal,
depedcsjdmnsciencehs@weebly.com
threats307506.sjdmc@deped.gov.ph
Email: can potentially
Philippines which is
become even more
considered as a
destructive in the coming
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a. asbestos b. radioactivity c. corrosive substance d. carbon dioxide
7. Based on the article, why do you think that the Philippines is exposed to different types of hazards
including typhoons, extreme rainfall, and earthquakes?
a. Filipinos always rely on natural resources.
b. Philippines is surrounded by bodies of water.
c. Philippines is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire
d. Filipinos actively pollutes the environment.
8. What could be the reason why people do not want to restore the nuclear plants?
a. high-cost b. lack of personnel c. only few can benefit d. no proper disposal
9. What are the possible high risks during disposal?

a. exposure to radiation b. exposure to climate change
c. exposure to dust d. exposure to typhoon
10. The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck off the country's eastern coast
resulting to 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. What do you think happened that might probably also
one of the many Filipinos is concerned to?
a. Another powerful earthquake happened.
b. Tsunami cleared the village affecting the nuclear power plant.
c. Lots of destruction in infrastructure.
d. Climate changed.
11. Which of the following DOES NOT contribute to increased energy consumption?
a. extraction and exploration of soil b. increase in demand for resources
c. the rise in new technology d. population growth
12. Which of the following could potentially explain the projected decline in energy consumption in the
Philippines?
a. more available resources
b. technological advancements
c. a high rate of immigration into the country
d. an increase in the number of young people in the population
13. All fuels and power consumed turn up heat in the environment. Which of the following results in the
direct increase in temperature?
a. global warming b. radioactive decay
c. depletion of fossil fuels d. emission of factories and automobiles
14. Which is NOT an effect of energy resource exploitation?

a. depletion of fossil fuel b. greenhouse gas increased
Address: Ecopark, Brgy. Muzon, CSJDM, Bulacan

Contact Number: (044) 307 6932
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c. increased in population d. health hazards
15. The following are major uses of energy resources EXCEPT:

a. generation of electricity b. growth of population
c. mode of transportation d. production of food
16. High number of affected fatal cancers were recorded Chernobyl accident making people exposed to
high-energy radiation that leaked from nuclear plant. Which among the health hazards causes cancer?
a. carcinogen b. dermatogen c. mutagen d. teratogen
17. Different forms of fuels are consumed by the people at present EXCEPT:
a. cooking heating b. walking c. electricity d. heating
18. The fast-growing population, the increasing demand for resources, and the rise in technology
contribute to the consumption of energy sources resulting to:
a. Water and Material pollution b. Radiation pollution
c. depletion of fossil fuels d. soil erosion
19. What could be the possible effect during the exploration and extraction of fossil fuels?
a. greenhouse gas increased b. destruction of soil and soil erosion
c. thermal pollution d. water pollution
20. Based on the Philippine Electric Power Generation by Source 2010 pie chart, what is the most
utilized energy resources?
a. diesel b. natural gas c. coal d. geothermal
21. What energy resources were not utilized at all?

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a. gas turbines b. wind, solar, and biomass

c. oil-thermal d. diesel
22. What is the percentage if you combine the two most utilized energy resources?
a. 43% b. 54% c. 57% d. 42%
23. Which of these problems could happen if we do not look after the resources we have?
a. climate change b. loss of animal homes
c. increased in pollution d. all of the above
24. Which is NOT an activity in saving water?

a. loading the dishwasher every after meal b. use rainwater for gardens
c. reuse water for cleaning d. fix leaking faucets
25. A farmer decides that he is going to produce his own energy to sustain the electricity on his farm by
using a type of renewable resource. The resource could come from ____________.
a. burning oil b. having a coal furnace
c. setting up a wind turbine d. using natural gas
26. What means of mass transportation can be developed to sustain the energy resources in the
Philippines?
a. coal-powered steam train b. diesel-powered cars
c. gasoline-powered cars d. solar powered cars
27. Saving energy means ____________________.

a. Switch on lights. b. Install LED lights.
c. Turn on power points. d. Drive even a few blocks away.
28. Which is not an advantage of conservation?

a. reduction of inflation b. high demand of nonrenewable fossil fuels
c. saving on consumers’ money d. reduction of cost of production
For nos. 29-31, read each scenario and identify what approach is being presented.
a. bottom-up approach b. bottom-down approach

c. top-down approach d. crisis approach
29. The SSG in your school presents a project proposal that aims to help students get their school
supplies that they need in exchange of plastic bottles. Other schools that heard about the project did
the same.

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30. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is pushing for the creation of an
Environmental Protection and Enforcement Bureau (EPEB) that shall pursue the stringent
implementation of environmental laws, policies, rules and regulations with the assistance of personnel
from the military, police, the National Bureau of Investigation and government prosecutors.
31. Barangay Masagana did not expect the super typhoon and it resulted in the destruction of homes
and claimed lives. After months, the barangay decided to ask for a budget for typhoon speed boat and to
build evacuation centers.
Congestion along
Epifanio de Los Santos 32. One we can look forward to being finished by 2028 is the government’s
Avenue (EDSA) is Greenways Project along EDSA. After project proposal and before the
nothing short of iconic. construction of Greenways Project, what should the government do to
Tales of cars spending predict and evaluate the likely impacts of a project on the environment
hours on the hot concrete during construction, commissioning, operation, and abandonment?
while pedestrians swarm
its sides create a. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
understandable b. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
apprehension. With the c. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
EDSA Greenways Project, d. Environmentally critical project (ECP)
33. Once the Greenways Project passes all the necessary requirements of the EIS System, a document
issued by the DENR/EMB will be granted certifying that the project is good to operate.
a. Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
b. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
c. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
d. Environmentally critical project (ECP)
34. If, on the other hand, the government or decision-makers did not secure the document issued by the
DENR/EMB first and began the construction, the presidential decree that will be violated is:
a. Section 4 of PD 1586 b. Section 4 of PD 1568

c. Section 4 of PD 1856 d. Section 4 of PD 1658
35. Part of the curriculum of Grade 7 in City of San Jose del Monte National Science High School is
Environmental Science in which students are taught to value and appreciate the environment.
a. Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System

b. Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
c. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
d. Philippine Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Act
Significant
industrial waste is
haphazardly
Address: dumped
Ecopark, intoMuzon, CSJDM, Bulacan
Brgy.
the Meycauayan
Contact Number:River,
(044)a307 6932
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domestic and
agricultural water for
250,000 people living in
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36. What Philippine environmental law was violated by the owner of industrial wastes?

d. Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
37. Based on the article, what are the possible effects of this contamination?
a. balanced marine life.

b. contaminated water may be used by a lot of people and in agriculture.
c. growth and development of agricultural products
d. good source of water for 250,000 people in Manila
For nos. 38-39

Zac is a work-from-home computer engineer. Since he is working at home, he always orders food
online and delivers it to his house. Being busy, all his waste is thrown away in a trash bin. Once the
garbage collector went to his neighborhood, Zac immediately put all his trash in one garbage bag. The
garbage collector did not collect his trash.
38. Why do you think the garbage collector did not collect Zac’s trash even though he put all his trash
to his trash bin?
a. Zac did not tip the garbage collector.

b. Zac did not segregate his trash.
c. Zac put all his waste in a garbage bag.
d. Zac put all the spoiled food and the garbage collector cannot take the smell.
39. What law did Zac violate?

a. Climate Change Act of 2009
b. Philippine Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1999
c. Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (PESWMA) of 2000
d. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
Eric, a college student, unexpectedly discovers a hazardous chemical during their laboratory
activity. This chemical makes people nauseous for about an hour. Examination day came and he
couldn’t review his notes. He then took out the chemical from his bag and sniffed the chemical making
him nauseous. Eric was excused from taking the exam.
40. What is the effect of the chemical?

a. to make the people calm b. to make people sleepy
c. to make people smart d. to make people dizzy

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41. What law did Eric violate?

d. Philippine Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Act
11 million families lack

42. Philippines is surrounded by bodies of water and yet about 11 million
access to clean water
Filipinos still have no access to clean water. What could be the reason
Helen Flores – The Philippine
behind this?
Star
March 21, 2023 | 12:00 AM a. Many Filipinos do not mind the cleanliness of water if they have
one.
MANILA, Philippines — b. Filipinos want to demand distilled water from the government.
About 11 million Filipino c. Filipinos do not want to use sources of water such as springs,
families still have no access rivers, lakes as it cost too
to clean water, according to much hassle.
the National Water d. Many families still practice depositing waste in waterways.
Resources Board (NWRB).
Speaking at the Laging 43. What law is violated based on the article?
Handa public briefing a. Clean Air Act b. Clean Water Act
yesterday, NWRB executive c. Climate Change Act d. Environmental Awareness
director Sevillo David noted and Education Act
these families get water
from “unsafe” sources such 44. What department formulates guidelines and standards for the
as deep wells, springs, rivers, collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage as well as the guidelines for
lakes and rainwater. the establishment and operation of a centralized sewage treatment system?
David’s statement comes as a. Department of Health
the Philippines and other b. Department of Education
c. Department of Public Works and Highways
countries mark World Water
d. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Day on March 22.
Aside from water, David said
MANILA,
sanitationPhilippines
also remains — aThe
Philippines 45. According to Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. of the Department of Science
problem in the country asfor
must prepare
and Technology (DOST), the Philippines must prepare for worsening effects
the
manyworsening effects
families still of
practice of climate change. Based on Climate Change Act of 2009, who is the sole
climate change, such
open defecation, as sea
risking policy-making body within government, which overseas, coordinates and
level
waterrise and hotter weather
contamination and evaluates climate change policies and plans?
already
diseases.affecting the a. Climate Change Chairman
country, according
According to a to b. Climate Change Commission
Secretary Renato Solidum
recent Philippine Statistics Jr. c. Climate Change Chairperson
of the Department d. Climate Change Group
Authority report, a oftotal of
Science and Technology
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46. Solidum urged the public to conserve water even before the onset of El Niño to be prepared for its
adverse effects. What environmental law is being abided?
a. Presidential Decree (PD) 1586: Philippine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System of
1978
b. Philippine Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
c. Philippine Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1999
d. Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
47. Why do you think Solidum said that people should also conserve the electricity because scarcity in
water affects the power supply?
a. Increase in consumption of power supply due to air conditioning as heat rise.
b. The power of the water causes turbines to turn in dams.
c. If there is no water, there will be no need to use a water dispenser.
d. No need to switch on the water heater as there will be no water.
48. The Grade 7 CSanSci students were asked to make a video campaign that aims to promote the value
of conservation, protection, and rehabilitation of natural resources and the environment. This school
activity is part of what environmental law?
a. Climate Change Act of 2009

b. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
c. Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (PESWMA) of 2000
d. Philippine Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990
MANILA – Two importers

are facing criminal 49. Based on the article, what environmental law that the two firms face?
complaints before the a. Philippine Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control
Department of Justice (DOJ), Act of 1990
the Bureau of Customs b. Philippine Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1999
(BOC) said on Tuesday. c. Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (PESWMA) of
2000
In a statement, the bureau d. Climate Change Act of 2009
said separate cases were
filed on Monday against the 50. Any vehicle suspected of violation of emission standards through visual
companies for the illegal signs, such as, but not limited to smoke-belching, shall be subjected to an
importation of PHP2.4 emission test by a duly authorized emission testing center. This guideline is
million worth of chemicals under of what environmental law?
and medical equipment. a. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
b. Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (PESWMA) of
The first criminal complaint 2000
c. Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

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d. Philippine Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1999


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Republic of the Philippines

4th Periodical Test in Environmental Science 7

Read each question/statement carefully and choose the best answer.

a. It takes a very long time to produce.

a. We have run out of uranium fuel.

3. What are the similarities between solar and wind energy?

a. They come from living things.

4. Which would be the best place to install a hydroelectric power plant?

a. a calm lake b. a fast-falling water

a. asbestos b. radioactivity c. corrosive substance d. carbon dioxide

9. What are the possible high risks during disposal?

14. Which is NOT an effect of energy resource exploitation?

Address: Ecopark, Brgy. Muzon, CSJDM, Bulacan

c. increased in population d. health hazards

15. The following are major uses of energy resources EXCEPT:

21. What energy resources were not utilized at all?

Address: Ecopark, Brgy. Muzon, CSJDM, Bulacan

a. gas turbines b. wind, solar, and biomass

24. Which is NOT an activity in saving water?

27. Saving energy means ____________________.

28. Which is not an advantage of conservation?

a. bottom-up approach b. bottom-down approach

Address: Ecopark, Brgy. Muzon, CSJDM, Bulacan

a. Section 4 of PD 1586 b. Section 4 of PD 1568

a. Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System

a. Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System

a. balanced marine life.

For nos. 38-39

a. Zac did not tip the garbage collector.

39. What law did Zac violate?

40. What is the effect of the chemical?

Address: Ecopark, Brgy. Muzon, CSJDM, Bulacan

41. What law did Eric violate?

11 million families lack

a. Climate Change Act of 2009

MANILA – Two importers

Address: Ecopark, Brgy. Muzon, CSJDM, Bulacan

d. Philippine Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1999

Address: Ecopark, Brgy. Muzon, CSJDM, Bulacan

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