Natural Disasters Quiz

What is the main cause of a landslide?

• Continuous rainfall

• Strong winds

• Extreme heat

• Snowfall

Answer explanation

Continuous rainfall is the main cause of a landslide as it saturates the soil and increases the risk of slope failure.

Which of the following human activities can trigger a landslide?

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Mining

Answer explanation

Mining can trigger a landslide due to excavation and removal of large amounts of earth and rock, destabilizing the land.

What is the name of tropical cyclones in the Western North Pacific around the Philippines, Japan, and China?

• Hurricanes

• Cyclones

• Typhoons

• Tornadoes

Answer explanation

The correct name for tropical cyclones in the Western North Pacific around the Philippines, Japan, and China is Typhoons.

What is the seasonal wind and rains pattern known as?

• Heatwave

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Monsoon

Answer explanation

The seasonal wind and rains pattern is known as monsoon, making it the correct choice.

Which monsoon brings heavy rains and some deadly typhoons in the Philippines?

• Amihan

• La Niña

• El Niño

• Habagat

Answer explanation

Habagat brings heavy rains and deadly typhoons in the Philippines, making it the correct choice.

What is the main cause of tornadoes?

• Volcanic eruption

• Heatwaves

• Thunderstorms

• Earthquakes

Answer explanation

Tornadoes are mainly caused by thunderstorms, making it the correct choice. The strong updrafts and wind shear within thunderstorms create the conditions for tornado formation.

Which region in the Philippines is the most exposed to tropical cyclones?

• Region III

• Cordillera Administrative Region

• Metro Manila

• Region IV-A

Answer explanation

Region III is the most exposed to tropical cyclones in the Philippines, making it the correct choice.

What are the coastal processes that may result in coastal hazards?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Forest fires

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tides and waves

Answer explanation

Tides and waves are the coastal processes that may result in coastal hazards, such as erosion and flooding.

What is the loss or displacement of land along the coastline due to the action of waves, currents, and tides called?

• Fresh water contamination

• Barrier islands movement

• Coastal erosion

• Saltwater intrusion

Answer explanation

Coastal erosion refers to the loss or displacement of land along the coastline due to the action of waves, currents, and tides.

What is the induced flow of seawater into freshwater aquifers primarily caused by groundwater development near the coast?

• Tsunami

• Storm surge

• Coastal flooding

• Saltwater intrusion

Answer explanation

The induced flow of seawater into freshwater aquifers near the coast is primarily caused by groundwater development, leading to saltwater intrusion.