Philippines Quiz

What is one method to modify human vulnerability to hazards?

• Increase population density

• Implement emergency procedures

• Reduce economic activity

• Ignore warning signs

What is the significance of the July 1990 earthquake in the Philippines?

• It was the largest earthquake in history.

• It caused the most deaths in a single event.

• It measured 7.7 on the Richter scale and caused significant destruction.

• It was the first recorded earthquake in the region.

What percentage of the population in the Philippines lives in self-built housing?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is the location of the Taal volcano?

• On an island in Lake Taal

• In the Zambales mountains

• Near Manila Bay

• On the island of Luzon

Why is it impossible to prevent volcanoes from erupting?

• Lack of technology

• Natural geological processes

• Insufficient funding

• Poor monitoring systems

What is the most reliable method for forecasting volcanic eruptions?

• Satellite imagery

• Microearthquake activity monitoring

• Weather patterns

• Historical data analysis

What is the primary reason for the formation of new landforms in the Philippines?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

What natural event combined with monsoon rains to cause mudslides in the Philippines?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado

• Tsunami

What is a "hot spot" in geological terms?

• A place where earthquakes frequently occur

• An isolated rising plume of magma

• A location with high temperatures

• A region with frequent storms

What is the main cause of the heavy summer rains in the Philippines?

• Typhoons

• Monsoon

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions