Environmental Disaster (PHILIPPINES)

The Philippines is famous for idyllic beaches, friendly locals, and breathtaking natural beauty. However, due to its ______, it’s also a country that can be affected by natural disasters.

• Area

• Style

• Location

• Angle

What are the five most common disasters in the Philippines?

• Typhoon/violent storms, volcanic eruption, floodings, earthquake and lanslides.

• Typhoon/violent storms, volcanic eruption, tornadoes, floodings and earthquake.

• Typhoon/violent storms, chemical spills, floodings, earthquake and lanslides.

• None of the above

Every year, how many typhoons enter the Philippine region and about 7 or 8 landfall.

• 10

• 16

• 19

• 22

The Philippines is considered an earthquake zone. How many earthquakes can take place in just one year?

• More than 10

• More than 30

• Less than 5

• Less than 30

Typhoon Haiyan is also known as typhoon _____, one of the deadliest disasters to strike to the Philippines, affected 26 million people and claimed atleast 8,000 lives.

• Pablo

• Yolanda

• Uring

• Ondoy

How many are currently active volcanoes in the Philippines?

• 25

• 18

• 12

• 23

It is also known as the worst oil spill in the Philippine history that was happened on August 11, 2006, spilling more than 2.1 millions of bunker fuels.

• Pangasinan oil spill

• Leyte oil spill

• Metro Manila oil spill

• Guimaras oil spill

President Gloria Arroyo ordered a full investigation into the Philippines' worst oil spill that devastated __________ in the Central Philippines.

• Organic matter

• Marine ecosystem

• Soil structure

• Buildings and factories

The _______ is a primary responder in a disasters and have been deployed frequently in the Philippines for recent years.

• AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines)

• SAF (Special Action Force)

• DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development)

• PNP (Philippine National Police)

The Philippine government has made significant strides in the implementation of disaster risk reduction (DRR) planning and activities through the development of the ___________________ which acts as the lead agency for DRR in the Philippines.

• National Risk Reduction Management (NDRRMC)

• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

• Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

• None of the above.