Water Wonders
What do we call water that is safe enough to drink?
Clean Water
What do the three Rs of waste management stand for?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What environmental problem occurs when too many trees are cut down without replacement?
Deforestation
What grain is the primary staple food in the Philippines?
Rice
True or False. The Philippines is a member of the United Nations.
True
What is it called when harmful substances contaminate bodies of water?
Water Pollution
What environmental problem occurs when garbage blocks waterways and drainage systems?
Flooding
Which group of animals is responsible for pollinating many plants and crops?
Bees
What do we call the practice of growing crops and raising animals for food?
Agriculture
US-led initiative about creating a "secure supply chain" for semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) that the Philippines joined recently that caused concerns about exploitation.
Pax Silica
Approximately how much water should a person drink daily?
Around 2 liters or 8 glasses (varies by person)
What do we call waste that can break down naturally through the action of microorganisms?
Biodegradable waste
What do we call an animal that is at risk of disappearing forever?
Endangered species
What weather event can damage crops and reduce food production?
Typhoon, drought, flood (any acceptable)
Flood Control Projects
Percent of drinkable water in Earth
Less than 1%
Which item is commonly found as the most littered plastic item during coastal cleanups worldwide?
Cigarette butts
What do we call the variety of plant and animal life found in a particular area?
Biodiversity
What government agency is responsible for agriculture in the Philippines?
Department of Agriculture (DA)
A place in the Philippines that Chinese scholars claim is a "natural extension of Taiwan."
Batanes
Percent of water covering the Earth's surface
Approximately how long can a plastic bottle take to decompose in nature?
Around 450 years (or hundreds of years)
What famous endangered bird is found only in the Philippines and is one of the largest eagles in the world?
Philippine Eagle
Percent of Agriculture sector contribution to the country's GDP
8.1% to 8.6%
The United Nations created a special program that focuses on protecting the environment. What is it called?
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)