Using Hazard Maps module 10

Which of the following refers to a map describing the areas at risk of a natural disaster?

• Hazard map

• Political map

• Physical map

• Provincial map

Generally, how are areas with higher susceptibility represented?

• With light colors

• With dark colors

• Cannot be determined

• At the Point of Interest

Refer to the figure below. What does the encircled area represent?

• Area cover

• Point of danger

• Hazardous area

• Point of Interest

Refer to the figure below. What is the encircled part of the map called?

• Legend

• Boundary

• Risk indicator

• Susceptible area

What part of the map is shown below?

• Legend

• Boundary

• Risk indicator

• Susceptible area

Examine the map below. The encircled part of the map shows that the area is highly susceptible to flood. What conclusion can be drawn about the area?

• Low-lying area

• Near rivers or other body of water

• Both A and B

• No conclusion can be drawn.

Which of the following are uses of a hazard map? I. As a basis for proper land use planning II. Identifying potential areas for evacuation III. Planning for disaster mitigation strategies IV. Predicting the pattern of natural disasters

• I and II

• III and IV

• I, II, and III

• I, II, and IV

Based on the map below, how will you classify the flood hazard in the POI? Source: Flood Hazard Map. Digital image. Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH). Accessed August 24, 2020. http://noah.up.edu.ph/#/section/geoserver/flood5

• Low

• High

• Medium

• Very low

What is the level of susceptibility of areas along Lilac Street (see encircled part)?

• Low susceptibility

• High susceptibility

• Low to moderate susceptibility

• Some parts have zero while others have low to moderate susceptibility.

What is one conclusion we can derive about the flood susceptibility of most places in Marikina?

• It is high to very high.

• It is moderate to high.

• It is low to moderate.

• It is zero to low.