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What is the primary role of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)?

  • Regulation of commerce in urban areas
  • Development and management of fisheries (correct)
  • Control of industrial waste disposal
  • Promotion of tourism activities

What is a significant environmental issue threatening the resources in Manila Bay?

  • Tourism development
  • Over extraction of water
  • Illegal fishing practices
  • Damage to mangroves (correct)

Which of the following species is experiencing significant decline due to overfishing?

  • Tilapia
  • Salmon
  • Tuna (correct)
  • Catfish

What type of pollution is primarily affecting Laguna de Bay?

<p>Untreated sewage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the environmental challenge faced by the Visayan Sea?

<p>Threat from pollution and overfishing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following policies is part of BFAR's mandate for managing fisheries?

<p>Regulation and licensing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What habitat destruction issue is linked to land reclamation in Manila Bay?

<p>Damage to coral reefs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern for the aquatic biodiversity in Tañon Strait?

<p>Unsustainable fishing practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant reform was established by the Single European Act in 1987?

<p>Establishment of a single market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treaty expanded the European Union's competencies to include environmental protection?

<p>Maastricht Treaty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Lisbon achieve in 2007 concerning environmental policies?

<p>Enhanced commitment to environmental sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the removal or destruction of a forest or stand of trees?

<p>Deforestation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a challenge that affects the environment across national borders?

<p>International Environmental Issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle emphasizes taking precautionary measures in environmental policy?

<p>Precautionary principle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes global warming?

<p>Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does overpopulation impact the environment?

<p>It exceeds the carrying capacity of ecosystems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of seasonal fishing closures implemented by BFAR?

<p>To allow fish stocks to recover during spawning periods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary environmental challenges listed in the content?

<p>Pollution, rising temperatures, and ocean acidification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the National Sardines Management Plan?

<p>A policy framework for sustainably managing sardine populations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Fisher Folk Registration System aim to achieve?

<p>To create a database of small-scale fishers and related stakeholders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Paris Agreement signed in 2015?

<p>To establish a legal instrument for cutting greenhouse gas emissions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered a pollution problem in the content?

<p>Nuclear waste disposal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which issue specifically relates to climate change from the listed problems?

<p>Ocean acidification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Kyoto Protocol's main requirement for industrialized countries?

<p>To cut greenhouse gas emissions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the prevention principle?

<p>To eliminate or reduce risks before they cause environmental harm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes preventing pollution instead of managing it after it occurs?

<p>Prevention Over Mitigation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the rectification at source principle aim to achieve?

<p>To reduce pollution by addressing environmental issues directly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle mandates that polluters should cover the costs of environmental damage?

<p>Polluter Pays Principle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the European Union as described?

<p>To promote economic cooperation and political integration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the prevention principle prioritize in conditions of uncertainty?

<p>Taking precautionary actions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'environmental harm' encompass under these principles?

<p>Pollution, toxic waste, and habitat destruction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Maastricht Treaty, which led to the formation of the European Union, enter into force?

<p>November 1, 1993 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the LIFE Programme launched in 1992?

<p>Funding environmental projects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 8th Environmental Action Programme aim to achieve by 2030?

<p>Climate-neutral and resource-efficient goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area is emphasized by the EU Environmental Programme for combating climate change?

<p>Promotion of renewable energy sources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of the EU Environmental Programme concerning public health?

<p>To enforce strict regulations on harmful substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the EU Environmental Programme encourage innovation?

<p>By promoting cleaner technologies and sustainable practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle does the European Climate Law establish?

<p>Commitment to climate neutrality and accountability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the legal accountability in environmental governance ensure?

<p>Responsibility for environmental harm is enforced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of sustainable development is emphasized within the EU agenda?

<p>Balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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