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DRRM Earthquake Hazards Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

. Is an unexpected discharge of energy in the earth's crust causing movements along a fault line or a direct cause a of a volcanic activity ensuing in the production of seismic waves.

a)

volcanic hazards

b)

earthquake hazards

c)

hazards

d)

disaster

2.

Naturally occurring earthquakes along fault lines.

a)

volcanic hazards

b)

natural earthquake

c)

man made earthquake

d)

disaster

3.

Earthquakes caused by explosions detonated by man.

a)

volcanic hazards

b)

natural earthquake

c)

man made earthquake

d)

.disaster

4.

An instrument used to detect and record earthquakes.

a)

seismic

b)

router

c)

seismograph

d)

ground shaking

5.

Slack movable fragments of lands on the earth’s crust.

a)

tectonic earthquakes

b)

plate

c)

after shock

d)

ground shaking

6.

It produce tremors that occur before or after an explosion. It is relatively not common unlike tectonic earthquake.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

plate

c)

after shock

d)

ground shaking

7.

It is also known as “mine burst”. Underground mining usually produced a tremor that can be felt on earth’s surface.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

collapse earthquakes

c)

after shock

d)

ground shaking

8.

These are tremors directly caused by nuclear detonations.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

. after shock

d)

ground shaking

9.

It is created by SEISMIC earth movements.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

after shock

d)

ground shaking

10.

Occurs when trembling of earthquake cause of a soil to lose strength and flow.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

after shock

d)

.liquefaction

11.

Movements within the earth’s crust cause stress to build up weakness and rocks to deform, also rocks breaking under stress.

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

after shock

d)

Induced Ground Subsidence

12.

The movement of rocks,earth’s debris and slopes generated by an earthquake

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

Induced landslide

d)

Induced Ground Subsidence

13.

A large wave in the ocean, usually cause by underwater volcanic eruption,earthquake,or coastal landslide

a)

tsunami

b)

explosion earthquakes

c)

Induced landslide

d)

Induced Ground Subsidence

14.

An observant person can sense a tsunami coming that by assessing the following:

a)

Feel severe tremor

b)

See high water surge

c)

Hear a bizarre howl

d)

Hear sizzling sounds

15.

Provinces at Risk for Earthquake:

a)

La Union

b)

Benguet

c)

Tawi-tawi

d)

Pangasinan

16.

Provinces at Risk for Earthquake Shallow Landslide:

a)

Ifugao

b)

Lanao Del Sur

c)

Mountain Province

d)

Sulu

17.

Provinces at Risk for Tsunami.

a)

Sulu

b)

Tawi-tawi

c)

Basilan

d)

Pampanga

18.

Tsunami Preparedness Checklist:

a)

Prepare and make a disaster supply kit and have a family plan.

b)

Readiness and awareness may protect you.

c)

Everyone in your household should know what to carry out if tsunami arises.

d)

Ready for the aftershocks and follow your school/work place emergency plan or instructions of the person in charge.

19.

Measures that can be taken DURING an earthquake:

a)

Do deep breathing exercise and stay safe and calm.

b)

Up against a wall near the center of the building or stand in a doorway.

c)

No matter what, stay away from power lines, broken lines, and using candles, matches

or any flame are prohibited.

d)

Determine the elevation of your street above sea level and the expanse of your street from the shoreline.

20.

Earthquake safety checklist:

a)

Arrange your heavy furniture, water tanks, and gas tank in a lower ground.

b)

Teach each member of the family how to use the emergency equipment.

c)

Family members should be familiar in turning off gas tank, water valve and electricity.

d)

Everyone in your household should know what to carry out if tsunami arises.