30 Questions
What is the characteristic of non-renewable resources?
They cannot be created or produced once the original stores are depleted
Which of the following is an example of a renewable source of energy?
Solar Energy
What is the term used to describe a natural occurrence of a useful material?
Mineral deposits
What is the process of extracting minerals from the Earth's surface or seas?
Mining
What determines the presence of minerals in a particular area?
The geological and meteorological history of the area
Why are minerals important in the production of products required by humans?
Because they have a definite chemical composition and distinct physical properties
What is the main reason behind the high cost of fossil fuels?
The difficulty in extracting fossil fuels
What is the prediction made by M. King Hubbert in 1956?
The world will reach peak oil
What is the main impact of the unsustainable use of fossil fuels?
A great impact on our lives
What is the factor that will limit the supply and cost of oil products?
The cost of extraction
What is the primary reason for the depletion of fish stock in the Philippines?
Overfishing
What is the primary indicator of undernutrition in children under the age of five?
Child wasting
What is the trend that is observed in the transportation sector?
A shift towards electric vehicles
What is the current state of the oil industry?
The oil industry is transitioning to unconventional production
What is the term used to describe the share of the population that is undernourished?
Undernourishment
What is the Global Hunger Index (GHI) used to measure?
Hunger rates
What is the primary factor contributing to hunger?
Poverty
What is the significance of food security?
It is of fundamental importance for human existence
What is the current percentage of original forest cover in the Philippines?
Less than 3%
What is the main reason for the inadequate protection of protected forests in the Philippines?
Lack of funds and political will
What is the estimated annual rate of deforestation in the Philippines during the 1980s?
Around 150,000 hectares per year
What is the current percentage of closed forest cover in the Philippines?
Around 18.3%
What is the main purpose of the fuelwood harvested in the Philippines?
For energy consumption
What is the current trend of apparent roundwood consumption in the Philippines?
It has been decreasing gradually
What is the primary goal of the National Greening Program launched by the government in 2012?
To plant a million hectare trees by 2016
What percentage of the animal protein consumed worldwide is represented by fish?
20%
What is the term used to describe the monetary value or cost of benefits of forest ecosystems?
Value of ecosystem services
What is the primary reason for the threat of depleting supply of fish and other resources from waters?
Overfishing
What is the ranking of the Philippines in terms of marine-water area?
The second largest archipelago
What is the contribution of fishers to the economy of the Philippines?
Important contribution to sustainable incomes and employment opportunities
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