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DSWD-NCR SLP EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS QUIZ

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Around which ocean do about 90 percent of the world's major earthquake occur?

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Southern Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Pacific Ocean

2.

What is the common cause of earthquakes?

a)

Tsunami

b)

A sudden shift at the boundary between two tectonic plates

c)

A volcano erupting

d)

Shock Waves

3.

What is the epicenter of an earthquake?

a)

The point inside the Earth where the earthquake begins

b)

The point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake's center

c)

A line that marks between two tectonic plates

d)

The vibration that occur when Earth's plates shift position

4.

What is a fault line?

a)

A linear on or near the boundary between tectonic plates

b)

A magnetic force under the ground

c)

A line that divides two continents

d)

Folds that occur in the ground during an earthquake

5.

What is a Tsunami?

a)

A powerful wind

b)

A powerful storm

c)

A powerful tidal wave

d)

A powerful ocean wave

6.

What is the strongest earthquake magnitude ever recorded in the Philippines?

a)

7.6

b)

7.7

c)

7.9

d)

8.0

7.

A simulation exercise whereby we test our preparedness on how to respond in an actual situation. It also aims to intensify local communities’ earthquake preparedness and increase the commitment of local government units in building safe communities.

a)

Nationwide Simulation Earthquake Disaster Drill (NSEDD)

b)

Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)

c)

National Disaster Drill (NSD)

d)

National Fire Drill (NFD)

8.

What government agency spearheaded the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill?

a)

DSWD

b)

OCD

c)

DILG

d)

DOH

9.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has released a list of sites that will serve as evacuation emergency in case a major earthquake hits the capital. NCR is also divided into how many evacuation quadrants?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

10.

On what Quadrant does Manila City where the DSWD-NCR Office belongs?

a)

NORTH QUADRANT

b)

EAST QUADRANT

c)

WEST QUADRANT

d)

SOUTH QUADRANT