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Water Quiz

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to water management, pollution, and regulations in the Philippines, particularly focusing on the Clean Water Act of 2004. It includes statistics on freshwater availability, sources of water contamination, and the roles of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Additionally, it addresses penalties for violations and public easement zones for water bodies.

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Water Quiz

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to water management, pollution, and regulations in the Philippines, particularly focusing on the Clean Water Act of 2004. It includes statistics on freshwater availability, sources of water contamination, and the roles of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Additionally, it addresses penalties for violations and public easement zones for water bodies.

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Answer Key:

1.What percentage of Earth’s water is freshwater and available for human use?
a.10% b.3% c. 1% d.5%

2-3. List down 2 sources of water.


- Rainwater, ground and surface water

4. How can you say that the water is safe?


a. It is not pleasant to taste.
b. Smell like rotten egg.
c. Usable for domestic use.
d. Contains fecal coliform and e coli.

5 -7. List down 3 sources of contamination.

8. In 1996, the Philippines monitored the rivers and found that it is polluted by agricultural,
industrial, and domestic sources. What percentage does the
river is not polluted?
a. 49% b. 50 % c. 51% d. 48%

9. Which of the following is NOT a member of the Governing Boards based on the Clean Water
Act of 2004?
a. Representatives of mayors and governors
b. LGUs
c. Private Homeowners and homeowner association
d. Representatives of relevant national government agencies and business sector

10. Who is the governing government agency that prepare a national program on sewage and
septage management?
a. DENR b. PIA c. CHED d. DPWH

11. Anyone who commits prohibited acts such as discharging untreated wastewater into any
water body will be fined for every day of violation, the
amount of ____________?
a. Not less than Php 10,000 but not more than Php 200,000.
b. Not less than Php 5,000 but not more than Php 200,000.
c. Not less than Php 10,000 but not more than Php 300,000.
d. Not less than Php 1,000 but not more than Php 200,000.

12. Who is the primary government agency responsible for the implementation and enforcement
of this Clean Water Act of 2004?
a. DENR b. PIA c. CHED d. DPWH
13 -15. List down 3 roles of DENR based on the Clean Water Act of 2004.
(1) Review and set affluent standards (2) Review and enforce water quality guidelines (3)
Classify groundwater sources (4) Prepare a national
groundwater vulnerability map (5) Classify or reclassify water bodies (6)Establish internationally
accepted procedures for sampling and analysis, (7)
Prepare an integrated water quality management framework and subsequently prepare 10-year
management plans for each water management area.

16. It is a privilege granted by the government to appropriate and use water. Water Right

17. Which of the following is NOT a ground for revoking a water permit under Article 29?
a. Non-use
b. Gross violation of the conditions imposed in the permit
c. Unauthorized sale of water
d. Timely submission of reports

18. Which of the following activities requires a permit according to the Water Code?
a. Developing streams, lakes, or springs for recreation
b. Collecting rainwater in cisterns
c. Planting trees on private land
d. Building a garden shed

19. What is the public use easement zone for banks of rivers, streams, and shores in
agricultural areas?
a. 3 meters b.20 meters c.30 meters d. 40 meters

20. Which SDG does clean water management? SDG 6

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