DRRR QUIZ 10

These are specialized maps that identify areas where natural geological processes, such as landslides, and other geo-related hazards, are likely to occur. These maps are created using geological, geophysical, and geotechnical data, as well as historical records of past events.

• Earthquake Hazard Maps
• Volcano Hazard Maps
• Landslide Hazard Maps
• Geological Hazard Maps

It refers to the effort of reducing loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters.

• Management
• Mitigation
• Manufacture
• Migration

What does MGB stand for?

• Mining and Geometry Bureau
• Miners’ Geological Bureau
• Miners and Geosciences Bureau
• Mineral Geology Bureau

Which instrument is used to identify specific areas prone to geologic hazards?

• World Map
• Hazard Map
• Geological Map
• Risk Assessment Map

Student Cecia resides on an area identified as low susceptibility for landslide, which is less likely to experience landslide. In times of heavy rain, which of the following precautionary actions Cecia must take?

• Be cautious.
• Be prepared.
• Be ready to evacuate.
• Be alert and ready to evacuate.

James had identified that their school was situated on a color red rain-induced landslide prone area. He then concluded that they must be alert and ready to evacuate in case of heavy rains. Does his action correct?

• No, because they must be prepared.
• Yes, because they must be cautious.
• Yes, because the red color represents high susceptibility to landslide.
• No, because the red color represents low susceptibility.

How do you interpret the green and red color coded in geological maps in accordance with the level of susceptibility?

• Green is identified as moderate susceptibility while red as low susceptibility.
• Red is interpreted as high susceptibility while green as moderate susceptibility.
• Green is interpreted as high susceptibility while red as moderate susceptibility.
• Code red is identified as high susceptibility interpreted as more prone to landslide while green.

Which of the following statements is BEST drawn from the concepts of geological map?

• It serves as a guide by the Local Government Units after the disaster.
• It will help the community to determine all areas which are prone to geologic hazards.
• It indicates areas that are susceptible to floods and landslides, as determined based on one’s experiences.
• It serves as a guide in constructing housing settlements and other infrastructures to lessen the impacts of impending hazards.

Evaluate the level of susceptibility of Quezon City to landslides?

• It has low susceptibility to landslides.
• It has high susceptibility to landslides.
• It has moderate susceptibility to landslides.
• It has extremely high susceptibility to landslides.

Assess the level of susceptibility of Pasig City to floods?

• It has low susceptibility to floods.
• It has high susceptibility to floods.
• It has moderate susceptibility to floods.
• It has extremely high susceptibility to floods.