This is also known as “Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of

1990.”

A. PD 876

B. RA 9003

C. DAO 95

D. RA 6969

This is a term used to describe the degree of toxic effect by a compound on plant growth.
A
.
phytotoxicity
B
.
phytoconcentration
C
.
radioactivity
D
.
bioconcentration

This is also known as the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.”
A
.
DAO 24
B
.
RA 2000
C
.
RA 6969
D RA 9003
.

At present, this is the best option for the disposal of nuclear wastes
A secure landfill
.
B
.
storage
C
.
ocean
D
.
outer space

__________ is the major cause of ozone depletion.

A HFC
.
B CFC
.
C CHF
.
 C

HCF
D
C
.

Refer to the attached picture and identify the part in question.

A
.
leachate collection system
B liner
.
C
.
groundwater monitoring system
D
.
gas recovery system

This is the greenhouse gas that absorbs the outgoing radiation from earth in the atmospheric window.
A
.
methane
B
.
carbon dioxide
C CFC
.
D
.
ozone

The following design criteria must be considered in landfilling except:

A
.
Buffer distance
B
.
Aquifer distance
 C
.
Temperature of solid waste to be dumped
D
.
Slopes

The following are environmental impacts of global warming EXCEPT

A
.
Thermal pollution that causes a decrease in the dissolved oxygen in water
B
.
More extreme weather events, producing floods and property destruction
C Greater potential for heat related illnesses and deaths as well as the wider spread of infectious
. diseases
D
.
More heat waves and droughts, resulting in more and more conflict for water resources

Sources of _______ particles include construction sites, agricultural fields, unpaved roads, fires, &
smokestacks
A
.
hazardous
B primary
.
C
.
secondary
D
.
pollutant
Refer to the attached picture and identify the part in question.

A gas recovery system

.
B
.
liner
 C
.
methane monitoring
D
.
flaring tower

This is the greenhouse gas that has the largest contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse effect.
A
.
methane
B
.
nitrous oxide
C
.
carbon dioxide
D CFC
.

In the study of Diaz, et al., 2003, food waste comprise what % of solid waste in Manila?
A 5.5%
.
B 45.5%
.
C 80%
.
D 20%
.

These are hazardous wastes made radioactive by exposure to the radiation incidental to the production or
utilization of nuclear fuels but does not include nuclear fuel, or radioisotopes which have reached the final
stage of fabrication so as to be usable for any scientific, medical, agricultural, commercial, or industrial
purpose.
A
.
Hazardous wastes
B
.
Toxic wastes
C
.
Toxic substances
D
.
Nuclear wastes

Which of these is not one of the four main objectives of proper management of solid wastes?
A protect the environment
.
B minimize cost
.
C address social concerns
.
D comply with international law
.
What could be considered the greatest disadvantage of nuclear waste disposal into the atmosphere?
A
.
strong opposition
B
.
lack of technology
C expensive
.
D
.
no volunteers

Which of these prohibited acts has, under Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of the Philippines, a
penalty of Fine of P300-P1,000, or Community service of 1-15 days in LGU where violation was made, or
both?
A
.
littering, throwing, dumping of waste matters in public places
B
.
Squatting in open dumps and landfills
C
.
Construction of establishment w/in 200 m from open dumps or sanitary landfills
D
.
open burning of solid waste

The following are the processes that remove materials from the atmosphere except __________.
A
.
sedimentation
B
.
oxidation
C
.
rain out
D
.
evaporation

All are factors influencing the composition of Municipal Solid Wastes EXCEPT:
A
.
Climate
B
.
Combustibility
C
.
Per income capita
D
.
Frequency of collection

The development of __________ is directly related to automobile use.

A
.
photochemical smog
B
.
sulfurous smog
C
.
nitrous smog
 D
.
smoke

Liquids with flash point below 60°C can be classified as:

A
.
corrosive
B
.
hazardous
C
.
flammable
D
.
toxic

Which truck is more appropriate for commercial collection of garbage?

A front-end loading
.
B rear- or side-loading
.
C side-loading
.
D rear-loading
.

A facility where collected wastes may be stored temporarily or transferred from several small collection
vehicles to larger vehicle for hauling to the destination point.
A
.
transfer station
B
.
compaction
C
.
Hauled container
D
.
Transportation

A clay-lined depression in which each day’s deposit of fresh garbage is covered with a layer of soil.
A
.
vermicomposting
B
.
Dumpsite
C
.
in-vessel system
D Sanitary Landfill
.
The following statements are true about ozone except __________.
A
.
Ozone is a triatomic form of oxygen
B
.
Ozone is a pollutant in the troposphere
C
.
Ozone is 21% by volume of the atmosphere
D
.
Ozone is a strong oxidant

This refers to the process of recovering materials intended for the same or different purpose without the
alteration of physical and chemical characteristics.  This also extends the life of the original product, thus
reducing wastes:
A reuse
.
B recycle
.
C downcycle
.
D
.
reduce

An example of a photochemical oxidant is __________.

A ozone
.
B
.
lead
C
.
carbon monoxide
D
.
sulfur dioxide
Refer to the attached picture and identify the part in question.
A
.
gas recovery system
B leachate collection system
.
C
.
flaring tower
D
.
liner

This is an air pollutant that reduces the ability of the circulatory system to transport oxygen.
A
.
ozone
B
.
carbon monoxide
C
.
sulfur dioxide
D
.
particulate matter

This is the greenhouse gas being regulated in the Montreal protocol.

A
.
carbon dioxide
B
.
nitrous oxide
C CFC
.
D
.
ozone
This is the gas in the atmosphere with the highest percentage by volume.
A
.
carbon dioxide
B
.
oxygen
C argon
.
D nitrogen
.

These are substances that are without any safe commercial, industrial, agricultural or economic usage and
are shipped, transported or brought from the country of origin for dumping or disposal into or in transit
through any part of the territory of the Philippines
A
.
Nuclear wastes
B
.
Toxic substances
C
.
Toxic wastes
D
.
Hazardous wastes

This apparatus is used to measure the concentration of atmospheric ozone.

A
.
Bobson ultraviolet spectrometer
B
.
Dobson ultraviolet spectrometer
C
.
Ozone ultraviolet spectrometer
D
.
Uson ultraviolet spectrometer

In recent designs for nuclear waste isolation, for how long (in years) should the facility last?
A 1000
.
B 10
.
C
.
practically indefinitely
D 100
.

The product of the chemical reaction between chlorine monoxide (ClO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO 2) is
__________.
A
.
Cl2NO
B
.
ClONO2
C
.
ClNO
 D
Cl2NO2
.

At present, this is the best option for the disposal of nuclear wastes
A
.
ocean
B secure landfill
.
C
.
outer space
D
.
storage
Which of the following is not a mobile source of air pollutants?
A
.
automobile
B smokestack
.
C
.
ship
D
.
aircraft

The following are the pollution control for sulfur dioxide except __________.
A
.
washing the coal
B collectors
.
C
.
flue gas desulfurization
D
.
coal gasification

What is the resin code of polystyrene?

A6
.
B5
.
C8
.
D7
.

His concept is used as basis for route optimization for solid waste collection
A
.
Heuristic Davis
B
.
Leonard Euler
C
.
Simon Hoiler
 D
.
Leonard Fuller

This pertains to the concentration of a substance that would render dead 50% of its test subject
A
. LC50
B
.
½C
C
.
½D
D
. LD50

Most natural greenhouse warming is due to __________ in the atmosphere.

A
.
carbon dioxide
B
.
methane
C
.
water vapor
D
.
ozone
This is the greenhouse gas being regulated in the Kyoto protocol.
A
.
methane
B
.
nitrous oxide
C
.
carbon dioxide
D
.
CFC

Where is Bhopal located?

A
.
Philippines
B India
.
C Ukraine
.
D Turkey
.

Any equipment or device used primarily for destruction by burning solid, semi-solid, liquid and gaseous
combustible wastes
A Stack
.
B Incinerator
.
C Chimney
.
 D Packed tower
.

These are substances that present short-term acute hazards, such as acute toxicity by ingestion, inhalation or
skin absorption, corrosivity or other skin or eye contact hazard or the risk of fire or explosion
A Hazardous
.
B Toxic
.
C Waste
.
D Nuclear
.