Sustainable Practices Quiz
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What is a strategy to reduce the need for chemical pesticides and subsequently minimize pollution?

  • Shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources
  • Using energy-efficient appliances
  • Planting pest-resistant crops (correct)
  • Implementing solar panels in offices
  • Which company uses recycled paper in their stationery products as a pollution prevention strategy?

  • Columbia Sportswear Company
  • ADB office in Ortigas
  • Papemelroti (correct)
  • Nike, Inc.
  • What is a key aspect of successful industry pollution prevention programs according to the text?

  • Investing in fossil fuel companies
  • Periodic monitoring and measurement (correct)
  • Avoiding the commitment of sufficient resources
  • Not monitoring pollution levels
  • Which energy sources are suggested as alternatives to fossil fuels to reduce energy consumption in the text?

    <p>Solar and wind energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as being important for implementing pollution prevention strategies according to the text?

    <p>Commitment of sufficient resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action can help reduce or eliminate the need for chemical pesticides, according to the text?

    <p>Planting pest-resistant crops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the greatest environmental risk to health, causing mainly cardiovascular and respiratory diseases?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a source of outdoor air pollution?

    <p>Tobacco smoking indoors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Philippines Health Statistics, what was the leading cause of morbidity in 2008 attributed to air pollution?

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

    What is the main cause of air pollution in households around the world?

    <p>Burning of wood and coal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can individuals contribute to reducing air pollution?

    <p>Using cleaner energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of deaths related to smoke exposure in homes?

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

    Which statement best describes Pollution Prevention (P2)?

    <p>It aims to reduce or eliminate wastes and pollutants at their sources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategy under Pollution Prevention to prevent pollution?

    <p>Redesigning products to minimize waste and pollution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way to minimize the release of pollutants according to the text?

    <p>Employing a redesign process to increase water consumption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of pneumonia deaths are attributed to the household use of solid fuels and kerosene?

    <p>45% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is source reduction considered more desirable than recycling, treatment, and disposal?

    <p>It prevents pollution at its source rather than dealing with it after release. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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