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What does the author believe is essential to environmental protection?
What does the author believe is essential to environmental protection?
- Government intervention
- Educational campaigns
- Corporate sponsorship
- Individual responsibility (correct)
How does the author suggest individuals can contribute to environmental protection?
How does the author suggest individuals can contribute to environmental protection?
- By lobbying the government for stricter environmental laws
- By participating in nationwide petitions for environmental awareness
- By organizing community clean-up drives (correct)
- By relying on paid sanitary workers to clean up the environment
Why does the author mention the stoic sanitary workers in the text?
Why does the author mention the stoic sanitary workers in the text?
- To emphasize their negligence towards environmental protection
- To criticize their lack of efficiency in keeping the environment clean
- To showcase their negative impact on the environment
- To highlight their role in maintaining cleanliness (correct)
What is the author's opinion on improper waste disposal?
What is the author's opinion on improper waste disposal?
What message does the author convey regarding taking responsibility for the environment?
What message does the author convey regarding taking responsibility for the environment?
What led the author to start their own little garden in their grandfather's backyard?
What led the author to start their own little garden in their grandfather's backyard?
How did the author's concerns for the environment evolve over time?
How did the author's concerns for the environment evolve over time?
Which of the following best represents the environmental problems faced by the author in Manila?
Which of the following best represents the environmental problems faced by the author in Manila?
How did the author connect with nature as a child?
How did the author connect with nature as a child?
What impact did rapid urbanization and modernization have on the environment according to the text?
What impact did rapid urbanization and modernization have on the environment according to the text?
Study Notes
Childhood and Nature
- Author was reclusive as a child and sought refuge in grandfather's backyard, where they developed a love for nature and started their own garden
- Author's garden was a way to contribute to something special and sparked concern for the environment
Environmental Concerns
- Manila's environmental problems include air pollution, littered streets, and polluted rivers
- Rapid urbanization and modernization exacerbate these issues
- Government's lack of focus on environmental protection is a concern
Personal Responsibility and Action
- Environmental protection starts at home and in one's own "backyard"
- Starting small and thinking big can lead to significant positive change
- Small actions can add up to make a big difference, and Filipinos have the Bayanihan spirit to make it happen
Protecting the Environment
- Protecting trees, plants, and foliage is crucial
- Taking responsibility for one's actions and picking up litter can make a difference
- Improper disposal can lead to catastrophes like Ondoy, and it's time for individuals to take responsibility for their actions
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Test your knowledge of the literary piece 'Green at Heart' by Catherine D. Tan with this quiz. Explore themes of childhood, nature, and self-discovery as described in the text.
