Hazard-Prone Areas in NCR

What is the meaning of PHIVOLCS?

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

• Pasig Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

• Pateros Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

• Philippine Institute of Volcanism and Seismology

It is difficult to use the hazard map, so there is no need to understand the information in it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The West Valley Fault does not go through the NCR. This means people in the region are safe from earthquakes.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The flow of floodwater in NCR is slow because of the old and clogged canals and estuaries here.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The technology that can determine when an earthquake will happen is not yet invented.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Department of Public Works and Highways manages and monitors the movement of the elements in the Earth’s crust.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The flow of floodwater in NCR is fast because of clogged canals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What kind of map shows the distribution of disasters in a place or a country?

• POLITICAL MAP

• HAZARD MAP

• ECONOMIC MAP

• CLIMATE MAP

It consists of heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning.

• VOLCANIC ERUPTION

• STORM SURGE

• EARTHQUAKE

• TYPHOON

This is anything or event that causes harm, damage, and disaster.

• HAZARD

• BIRTHDAY PARTY

• CHRISTMAS

• NEW YEAR