Contemporary Issue (Review Quiz)

THE Philippine Congress passed  the RA9729 or also known as “Climate Change of 2009”. This was amended by Republic Act No. 10174.

• TRUE

• FALSE

According to climatologists, the causes of climate change can be classified into two: the effects of the sun and the effects of human activities

• TRUE

• FALSE

Geohazard maps shows the area where you can evacuate when there is a natural disaster.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT a good source of information about contemporary issue?

• News Paper

• Television

• Old Films

• Internet

Why do we need to be prepared for natural disasters?

• to avoid diseases

• to minimize damage and effects

• to facilitate provision of assistance

• to make citizens aware of natural disasters

 How does climate change affect our economy?

• More jobs are generated

• Agricultural industries grow

• Price of goods become lower

• Energy consumption and cost increase

Why are some animals in danger of becoming extinct due to climate change?

• Too many plants grow

• Many of them get captured

• Animals don't have enough food

• Their natural habitat is destroyed

This is one of the most devastating tropical cyclones that hit our country where Region I to IV and NCR experienced continuous rains and flooding. What is this natural disaster named on?

• Typhoon Ondoy

• Typhoon Uring

• Typhoon Yolanda

• Typhoon Undang

Sudden flooding that is caused by a heavy storm or prolonged rains

• La Niña

• El Niño

• Flashfloods

• Storm Surge

Erosion of the land

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Landslide

• Volcanic Eruption