ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE
QUIZ BEE

September 11, 2019

 Trial Question
A. Number of atoms in ozone molecules are

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 1
The Correct Answer is

b. 3
 EASY ROUND

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AVERAGE ROUND
1. BOD Stands for
a. Biotic oxidation demand
b. Biological oxidation demand
c. Biological oxygen demand
d. Biochemical oxygen demand
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

c. Biological Oxygen
Demand

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2. High Biological Oxygen Demand indicates:

a. Absence of microbial pollution

b. Moderate microbial pollution
c. Intense level of microbial pollution
d. All of these
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

c. Intense Level of
Microbial pollution

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3. Algal bloom results in

a. Global warming
b. Salination
c. Eutrophication
d. Biomagnification

Answer
 The Correct Answer is

c. Eutrophication

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4. Fine organic or inorganic particles
suspended in air is called

a. Particulate pollutant
b. Gaseous pollutant
c. Aerosols
d. None of these
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

c. Aerosols

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5. A group of individuals of a plant or animal
species, inhabiting a given area is called.
a. Biome
b. Population
c. Ecosystem
d. Community

Answer
The Correct Answer is

b. Population

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 AVERAGE ROUND

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DIFFICULT ROUND
1. Gas molecules that absorb thermal
infrared radiation and are present in
large quantity to change climate system
are known as
a. Alpha radiations
b. Beta radiations
c. Ozone gases
d. Greenhouse gases
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

d.Greenhouse gases

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2. Chemical substance used in industry for
cold cleaning, is known as

a. Methyl chloroform
b. Carbon tetrachloride
c. Halons
d. Hydro carbons
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

a. Methyl Chloroform

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3. Layer of atmosphere in which Ozone layer
lies is

a. Exosphere
b. Mesosphere
c. Troposphere
d. Stratosphere
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

d. Stratosphere

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4. Exchange of outgoing and incoming
radiations that keeps Earth warm is known
as
a. Greenhouse effect
b. Radiation effect
c. Infrared effect
d. Ozone layer depletion
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

a. Greenhouse effect
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5. Layer which saves life from harmful
effects of ‘UV’ radiations is known as

a. Ozone layer
b. Alpha layer
c. Gamma layer
d. Infrared layer
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

a.Ozone layer

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 DIFFICULT ROUND

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1. Higher energy level and shorter
wavelengths are features of

a. Beta radiation
b. Alpha radiation
c. Ultraviolet radiation
d. Infrared radiation
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

c. Ultraviolet
radiation
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2. Methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride,
hydro fluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons
are mainly known as

a. Mesosphere building substances

b. Troposphere building substances
c. Ozone building substances
d. Ozone depleting substances
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

d. Ozone depleting
substances
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3. When chlorofluorocarbons are released in
atmosphere, chlorine chemical destroys the

a. Beta molecules
b. Helium molecules
c. Argon molecules
d. Ozone molecules
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

d. Ozone molecules

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4. A Republic Act which aims to adopt a
systematic, comprehensive and ecological
solid waste management program that shall
ensure the protection of public health and
environment. The law ensures proper
segregation, collection, storage, treatment
and disposal of solid waste through the
formulation and adaptation of best eco-waste
products.
a. RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act of 2000.
b. RA 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
c. RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999)
d. RA 6969 (Toxic Substances, Hazardous and
Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990)
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

a. RA 9003 (Ecological
Solid Waste
Management Act of
2000.
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5. A Republic Act which aims to achieve and
maintain clean air that meets the National
Air Quality guideline values for criteria
pollutants, throughout the Philippines, while
minimizing the possible associated impacts
to the economy.
a. Presidential Decree 1586 (Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) Statement of 1978.
b. RA 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
c. RA 6969 (Toxic Substances, Hazardous and
Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990)
d. RA 8749 (Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999)
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

d. RA 8749 (Philippine
Clean Air Act of 1999)

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 CLENCHER
QUESTIONS

A B C
A. Greenhouse gases which is present in very
high quantity is

a. Propane
b. Ethane
c. Carbon dioxide
d. Methane
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

c. Carbon dioxide
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B. Chemical released by chlorofluorocarbons
is

a. Nitrogen
b. Sulphuric acid
c. Chlorine
d. Sodium chloride
Answer
 The Correct Answer is

c. Chlorine

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C. Colour of ozone molecule is

a. Blue
b. White
c. Pale yellow
d. Pale green

Answer
The Correct Answer is

a. Blue

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