Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TUGUEGARAO CITY
Cagayan National High School
Tuguegarao City

FOURTH QUARTER
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Environmental Science

NAME___________________________________ SECTION______________ SCORE__________

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letter before the
item number.
For items 1-3, study the diagram below.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
HUMAN
BEING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
CULTURE
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT A
SOCIETY
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
B
POLITICAL
POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT C
NATURE
ECOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT D

1. What is the environmental component of sustainable development?

2. Which sustainable development goals provides services such as education, and health to all members
of the society?
3. How many dimensions of sustainable development is shown in the diagram?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8
4. Who published the study about “The Concept of Sustainable Economic Development”?
A. Edward Barbier C. Robert Repetto
B. Jonathan Harris Tufts D. Mohan Munasinghe
5. Which of the following statements gives the correct description of sustainable development?
A. Meeting the need of the present generation without compromising the needs of future
generation
B. An approach that will not permit continuing improvements in the quality of life with a lower
intensity of resource use
C. The mutually beneficial interaction between the illegitimate interests of business and the
economy, civil society, and culture
D. The indirect concern of increasing the standard of living of the poor, which can be measured
in terms of increased food, real income, education, health care, water supply, sanitation and
only indirectly concerned with economic growth at the aggregate
6. What does the term SUSTAINABILITY mean?
A. Increasing the current quality of human life
B. Always focusing on fulfilling short-term needs
C. Maintaining resource use at current or higher levels

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 D. Keeping the natural environment and human society a happy and healthy function
7. Which of the following situations will lead to sustainability?
A. Runaway consumer growth C. Increasing energy production
B. Increasing population growth D. Reducing consumption and population growth
8. Which statements correctly describes social development?
A. It is a process of becoming fit for a high-level spiritual world.
B. It involves studies of the human condition with capability approach as its core.
C. It is a policy instrumentation endeavor which aims to address the economic and social well-
being of people.
D. It is the achievement of social justice via equitable resource allocation; eradicates poverty
and provides social services.
9. Which of the following are ways to achieve sustainability?
I. Leave everything in pristine state, or return it to pristine state.
II. Develop so as not to overwhelm carrying capacity of the system.
III. Sustainability will take care of itself as economic growth proceeds.
IV. Polluter and victim can arrive at an efficient solution by themselves.
A. I, II, III B. I, II, IV C. II, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV
10. What important requirement is needed in order to produce responsible and constructive technology
that can achieve sustainable solution?
A. Increase of technology developed through self-interest of large companies
B. Having citizens to be cognizant of the need for politicians to work with big business
C. Funding for scientific research and elimination of damaging and inefficient technology
D. Importing inferior technology to developing countries while developed countries invest in
green technology
11. Which of the following is a core driver of sustainability?
A. Consumption B. Pollution C. Production D. Transportation
12. Which of the economic indicators used by geographers assesses the total value of goods and
services produced by a country in a year?
A. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) C. Gross National Product (GNP)
B. Gross Local Product (GLP) D. Gross Exported Product (GEP)
13. Which of the following involves sustainable development?
A. Using all resources at maximum rates
B. Larger buildings using stronger design and materials
C. Developing better transportation by building more roads
D. Reducing consumption, increasing efficiency and using renewable energies
14. Which of the following statements was used by Kuznets to describe sustainable development?
A. Sustainability will take care of itself as economic growth proceeds.
B. Polluter and victim can arrive at an efficient solution by themselves.
C. Sustainable development is directly concerned with increasing the standard of living of the
poor.
D. The goals of environmental conservation and economic development are not conflicting and
can be reinforcing each other.
15. Which of the following supports the concept of sustainable development?
I. Prohibiting the trade of endangered species
II. Catching fish using net with bigger holes
III. Using wind power instead of burning coal to generate electricity
A. I, II B. I, III C. II, III D. I, II and III
16. Why does modern society have a greater potential to address concerns of sustainability today
compared to previous societies?
A. Modern societies value goods and products.
B. Modern societies have better citizens to vote.
C. Politicians today propose short term solution on today’s generation.
D. Many scientists are involved with the study of Earth’s processes and resources closely.
17. Why is it important that developed countries assist developing countries in economic advancement

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 for sustainability?
A. It is easier and less expensive to exploit resources in developing countries.
B. All people in developing countries welcome the entry of foreign corporations for economic
assistance.
C. There is a direct connection between poverty and those who suffer the most from environment
degradation.
D. It is less expensive for developing countries to manufacture the consumed goods needed by
developing countries.
18. Why do proponents of sustainability believe that encouraging local self-sufficiency is important for
building sustainable societies?
A. More people are growing and improving.
B. Sustainability eliminates government influence on local practices.
C. Sustainability forces citizens to look more closely at the global community.
D. When people are tied more closely to the area they live in, they will value the area more and
seek to sustain its environment and its human communities.
19. Which among the three approaches of Mohan Munasinghe maximizes income while maintaining a
constant or increasing stock of capital?
A. Economic, ecological, spiritual C. Economic, cultural, social
B. Ecological, economic, socio-cultural D. Ecological, socio-cultural, spiritual
20. When is development considered to be socially sustainable?
I. Eradicates poverty
II. Provides social services
III. Provides economic welfare at present and in the future
IV. Achieves social justice via equitable resource collection
A. I, II, III B. I, II, IV C. I, III, IV D. II, III, IV
21. Which of the following Republic Acts of the Philippine Constitution embodies the Ecological Solid
Waste Management Program?
A. RA 9003 B. RA 7942 C. RA 6969 D. RA 8041
22. What process is involved in size reduction of organic wastes before composting?
A. Composting B. Recycling C. Segregating D. Shredding
23. Which process/activity in the treatment of solid wastes has no impact to human health and the
environment?
A. Operating incineration plants will not cause air pollution.
B. Direct handling of solid waste results in chronic diseases with the waste workers.
C. Exposure to hazardous waste can affect human health especially among children.
D. Managing and designing landfills attract all types of insects and rodents that
spread diseases.
24. Which of the following is the main feature of the Ecological Waste Management Act?
A. It ensures the protection of public health and environment.
B. It ensures the proper segregation, collection, transport, treatment and disposal of solid waste.
C. It encourages cooperation and self-regulation among waste generators through the application
of market-based instruments.
D. It regulates and prohibits the use of lead and lead compounds and disposal of lead containing
waste to minimize hazards and exposure to human health and the environment.
25. What is the correct steps in treating solid wastes?
I. Disposal of solid waste.
II. Solid waste segregation.
III. Waste processing and resource recovery.
IV. Collection and transporting of solid waste.
A. I, II, III, IV
B. II, III, IV, I
C. III, IV, I, II
D. IV, I, II, III
26. What environmental benefits can be achieved when Solid Waste Management is well adopted in the

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 community?
I. The surroundings will be freed from harmful substances.
II. The use of organic fertilizers mitigates biological magnification.
III. Air pollution from burning of waste will be eliminated completely.
IV. It will spread diseases to environment which may be dangerous to human health.
A. I, II, IV B. I, III, IV C. II, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV
27. Based on the Water Quality Index (WQI) Designation, within what range reflects the quality of
water for both health and acceptability as set by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Letter Designation Index Value
A Excellent 95-100
B Good 80-94
C Fair 0-49.9
D Marginal 45-64
28. Which is the correct order of waste minimization from the most favored option to
the least favored option?
A. Prevention, minimization, reuse, recycle, energy recovery, disposal
B. Reuse, recycle, energy recovery, disposal, prevention, minimization
C. Recycle, energy recovery, disposal, prevention, minimization, reuse
D. Disposal, prevention, minimization, reuse, recycle, energy recovery
29. How is the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) determined?
I. EPI is scored using indicators.
II. The indicators used for air pollution health effects were rural particulates, outdoor air
pollution and health ozone.
III. For effects on ecosystem vitality, sulfur dioxide emissions and ecosystem ozone were
used as indicators.
IV. The effects of air pollution on human health and the ecosystem contributed 12.5% and
2.5% of the EPI, respectively.
A. I, II, III B. I, II, IV C. I, III, IV D. II, III,IV
30. Which of the following prohibited acts is cited under R.A.9275?
A. Discharging or injecting anything that would pollute the soil.
B. Disposal of potentially infectious medical waste into sea by vessels.
C. Discharging regulated water pollutants without the valid required discharge permit.
D. Discharging or depositing pollutants to the body of water which will impede natural flow of
water.
A. I and II B. I, II and III C. II, III and IV D. I, II, III and IV
31. How much is the fine of any person who litters, throws and dumps waste matters in public places as
stated in Paragraph 1 of Section 48 of R.A. 9003
A. P300.00-P1,000.00 C. P1,000.00-P2,00.00
B. P500.00-P2,000.00 D. P2,000.00-P5,000.00
32. Why is Clean Water Act enacted in the country?
I. All illnesses in the country are attributed to polluted waters.
II. Domestic waste water is the principal cause of organic pollution.
III. Most rivers were already polluted from domestic, industrial and agricultural waste.
A. I, II B. II, III C. I, III D. I, II, III
33. Which of these are practical ways to keep our air and water clean?
I. Encouraging the food industry to use recycled packaging and natural dyes
II. Promoting the use of inorganic fertilizers in the farm
III. Walking or biking, instead of driving everywhere
A. I only B. I and III C. II and III D. I, II and III
34. Which of the following is an example of stationary air pollution sources?
A. Any building or immobile structure
B. Any operated transportation of property or goods
C. Household cooking, meat curing and waste burning

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 D. Vehicle propelled by or through combustion of carbon-based or other fuel
35. Which of the following are the reasons for recycling materials?
I. To employ people
II. To conserve energy
III. To conserve landfill spaces
IV. To conserve natural resources
36. Based on the diagram below, which source of pollution contributes an enormous percentage in the
air?
Stationary 10% Area 2%

Mobile 88%

A. Area B. Mobile C. Stationary D. Area and mobile

37. What class of inland surface waters is used for agriculture, irrigation and livestock watering?
A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D
38. Which of the following is NOT a threat to water security and stability?
A. Impact of climate change
B. Proper investment in water
C. Effective water resource management
D. Urban planning and indiscriminate urban development
39. What pollutant poses the biggest threat to human health as 2.5M can penetrate deep into the lungs?
A. Carbon dioxide C. Sulfur dioxide
B. Nitrogen dioxide D. Particulate matter
40. The degradation of the environment aggravates the impact of disasters and climate change. Which
of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Deforestation decreases the chances of landslides.
B. The risk of drought and poor availability of water are aggravated by the loss of forest cover.
C. Depleted mangrove reserves deprive coastal communities of natural protection from storm
surges.
D. Uncontrolled urban growth coupled with poor land use planning results in the encroachment
on protected forests or danger zones like riverbanks.
41. Which statements below describes the governing principles of mining?
I. It is a temporary land use for the creation of wealth which leads to an optimum land use.
III. Mining activities should be taken with due and equal emphasis on economic and
environmental considerations.
III. Mining activities must be guided by current best practices in environmental waste
management committed to reducing its impact to the environment.
A. I, II B. II, III C. I, III D. I, II, III
42. Which is an aim of the Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines?
A. To accelerate the rehabilitation of denuded lands.
B. To provide stable forestry agency to enforce national policy.
C. To permit the open use of the forest resources of the country
D. To increase the penalties for illegal forms of cutting trees in the country.
43. What is R.A.9512 known as?
A. Climate Change Act
B. Philippine Clean Air Act
C. Philippine Clean Water Act of 2000 Pollution Control Law
D. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
44. What code correctly describes R.A.7942?
A. Forestry Reform Code

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 B. Philippine Mining Act of 1995
C. Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
D. Toxic Substances and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1999
45. What embodies the Philippine Clean Water Act?
A. RA 6969 B. RA 8041 C. RA 9003 D. RA 9275
46. In which section of R.A. No. 3931 is the term pollution defined?
A. Section 1 B. Section 2 C. Section 3 D. Section 4
47. How are Environmental Management Planning (EMP) and Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) related?
A. EMP is based on results of EIA: EIA is undocumented report.
B. EMP is an action plan: EIA is analysis of issues and recommendations.
C. EMP describes mitigation measures: EIA describes monitoring and reporting arrangements.
D. EMP describes assignment of responsibilities and schedule: EIA provide costs estimates for
mitigation and monitoring measures
48. What factors have put so much stress on the country’s natural environment resulting in the
destabilization of ecosystems, destruction of natural habitats and an alarming rate of biodiversity
loss?
I. The continually increasing demands for food and energy.
II. The continually decreasing demands for food and energy
III. The pressures exerted by rapid development and economic growth.
A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and III
49. Which of the following threaten water security and stability?
I. Lack of urban planning III. Impact on climate change
II. Lack of investment in water IV. Conversion of agricultural areas
A. I, II, III B. I, III, IV C. I, II, IV D. II, III, IV
50. Which of the following scope of environmental education should be integrated in all curricula?
I. State of international and local environment.
II. Environmental concepts, principles and laws
III. Threats of environmental degradation and its impact to human well-being.
IV. Responsibility of citizenry to the environment and the value of conservation, protection and
rehabilitation of national resources.
A. I, II, III B. I, III, IV C. II, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV
51. What are the reasons of the downward trend of values (or improvement) of air quality in urban
areas?
I. Use of alternative fuels
II. Voluntary phase-out of 2-stroke motorcycles by the motorcycle manufacturers
III. Intensified Information Education Campaign (IEC) and public awareness campaign
A. I and II only B. I and III only C. II and III only D. I, II, and III
52. What month of the year is declared as the “Environmental Awareness Month” throughout the
Philippines?
A. September B. October C. November D. December
53. Who was the President of the Philippines behind the approval of laws on tree planting?
A. Benigno Aquino C. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Joseph Estrada D. Fidel Ramos
54. What group of government agencies are mandated to integrate environmental education in its school
curricula in all levels?
A. DepEd, CHED, DOST, TESDA C. DepEd, DSWD, DENR, DOST
B. DepEd, CHED, DSWD, DENR D. DepEd, TESDA, DENR, DOST
55. Which government agency is mandated to protect the well-being of people and safeguard the
national economy and environment through more concrete financial investment?
A. DENR B. DRRMC C. DILG D. Dep.Ed.
56. The degradation of the environment aggregates the impact of disasters and climate change. Which
of the following should be excluded?

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 A. Deforestation increases the chances of landslide.
B. The risk of drought and poor availability of water are aggravated by the loss of forest cover.
C. Depleted mangrove reserves deprive coastal communities of natural protection from storm
surge.
D. The quality of land resources has deteriorated steadily because of erosion, pollution and land
conversion.
57. What are the roles of the Board of DENR as stated in Section 9 of RA 8749 also known as
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999?
I. Formulation of policies
II. Preparation of a common action plan
III. Coordination of functions among its members
IV. Submission and publication of an annual Air Quality Status Report for each airshed
A. I, II, III B. I, III, IV C. II, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV
58. What Presidential Decree requires the planting of trees in certain places and penalizing unauthorized
cutting, destruction, damaging and injuring of certain trees, plants and vegetation?
A. P.D. No. 953 B. P.D. 984 C. P.D. 1058 D. P.D. 1152
59. Which of the following environmental laws and policies is correctly paired?
A. PD 984: The Forestry Reform Code
B. PD 1152: The Pollution Control Law
C. PD 1067: Water Code of the Philippines
D. PD 1151: The Philippine Environmental Policy
60. What section of R.A.9512 sites the declaration of the policy?
A. Section 1 C. Section 3
B. Section 2 D. Section 4

END OF EXAMINATION

Prepared by:

MARITES T. ZINAMPAN
Master Teacher II

Checked:

EDUARDO C. DELA ROSA

Master Teacher II

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