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Lesson 2 Natural Hazards

Total questions: 121

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Typhoon is locally known as ________________________

a)

baha

b)

ulan

c)

bagyo

d)

buhawi

2.

The _________________ is the area of lowest atmospheric pressure in the structure of the tropical cyclone.

a)

eyewall

b)

eye

c)

rain bands

d)

clouds

3.

This is the localized unusual increase of sea water level which can be brought by a tropical cyclone.

a)

storm surge

b)

high tide

c)

flooding

d)

tsunami

4.

When a tropical cyclone has caused 300 casualties or more than 1 billion worth of damage, it is removed from the list of typhoons because ________________.

a)

it might cause confusion

b)

it might bring back memories to survivors

c)

PAG-ASA just feels that it is time to change it

d)

first two choices are correct

5.

Wind speed is 121 kph to 170 kph within the next 18 hours

a)

PSWS 1

b)

PSWS 2

c)

PSWS 3

d)

PSWS 4

6.

An instrument used to detect and record earthquakes.

a)

seismic

b)

router

c)

seismograph

d)

ground shaking

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

Provinces at Risk for Earthquake:

a)

La Union

b)

Benguet

c)

Tawi-tawi

d)

Pangasinan

13.

Provinces at Risk for Tsunami.

a)

Sulu

b)

Tawi-tawi

c)

Basilan

d)

Pampanga

14.

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.

15.

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.

16.

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.

17.
Which of the following is NOT one of the causes of landslides?
a)
earthquakes
b)
wind abrasion
c)
fires
d)
volcanic eruptions
18.
What always plays the main role in a landslide, regardless of the cause?
a)
Mud
b)
Gravity
c)
Wind
d)
Earthquakes
19.
What happens during a rainstorm when the ground can't soak up any more water?
a)
a tsunami
b)
an earthquake
c)
a swimming pool forms
d)
a flood
20.
Why would streets get flooded during a rainstorm?
a)
The storm drains overflow
b)
Too many cars on the road
c)
The water soaks in
d)
People water their grass too much
21.

These are high concentration density currents essentially non-turbulent and confined to valleys.

(a)  

22.

Which from these volcanoes in the Philippines are active?

a)

Mt. Hibok-hibok

b)

Mt. Makiling

c)

Mt. Bontes

d)

Mt. Pinatubo

e)

Mt. Ragang

23.
Stretching rock so it becomes thinner in the middle is what kind of stress?
a)
tension
b)
compression
c)
shearing
24.

What is a primary earthquake wave that travels through the body of the earth; so named because it is the first wave to reach a seismograph station during an earthquake.

a)

P-wave

b)

S-wave

c)

Surface wave

d)

body wave

25.

Duck, cover and hold wherever you are.

a)

Do it before an earthquake.

b)

Do it after an earthquake.

c)

Do it during an earthquake.

26.

Make a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.

a)

Do it during an earthquake

b)

Do it before an earthquake

c)

Do it after an earthquake

27.

Participate in earthquake drill conducted in your school.

a)

Do it before an earthquake

b)

Do it after an earthquake

c)

Do it during an earthquake

28.

If you are at school, follow the emergency plan or the instruction of the teacher.

a)

Do it before an earthquake

b)

Do it during an earthquake

c)

Do it after an earthquake

29.

If you are near the shore, move quickly to a higher ground.

a)

Do it after an earthquake

b)

Do it before an earthquake

c)

Do it during an earthquake

30.

Stay out of damaged buildings and concrete walls which may fall over.

a)

Do it during an earthquake

b)

do it after an earthquake

c)

Do it before an earthquake

31.

Keep yourself safe from falling objects during an earthquake.

a)

Do it before an earthquake

b)

Do it after an earthquake

c)

Do it during an earthquake

32.
Where are volcanoes most likely to form?
a)
In the middle of continents
b)
Along plate boundaries
c)
In mountains
d)
away from earthquakes
33.
Which feature is formed at convergent boundaries?
a)
mountains
b)
mid ocean ridge
c)
divergent boundary
d)
faults
34.
Which of the following is evidence for continental drift?
a)
old maps
b)
volcanoes
c)
earthquakes
d)
fossils
35.
Waves move out through the ground from the ..........
a)
rift
b)
hypocenter
c)
epicenter
d)
fault line
36.

Sinkholes form in igneous rock deposits.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

Cover-subsidence sinkholes can be undetected for long periods.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.

Soil creep is faster than slumping.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

Landslides only occur in inclined areas.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

Depressions on the ground that resulted from the collapse of the surface layer of the soil is called a sinkhole.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

Rock fall landslides are made of water saturated soil.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

Landslides that have hardly noticeable damage due to slow movement are soil creep.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

(a)   is a dense, destructive mass of very hot ash, lava fragments, and gases ejected explosively from a volcano and typically flowing down slope at great speed.

44.

(a)   falls refers to volcanic rock and lava materials that are ejected into the air by explosions or carried upward by the eruption column’s hot gases or lava fountains.

45.

Ash and Lapili is a type of (a)   .

46.

It refers to the rocks that an erupting volcano may hurl into the air. These blocks and bombs travel like cannonballs and usually land within 2km of the vent.

a)

Tephra Falls

b)

Ballistic Projectiles

c)

Lahar

d)

Volcanic Debris Avalanche

47.

A (a)   is a process where in wet cement-like mixture of volcanic material and water flows down the slopes of a volcano.

48.

In ________ language, Lahar means lava or lava flow.

a)

Japanese

b)

Javanese

c)

Chinese

d)

Indian

49.

True or false: Lahars can be detoured.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

This is also known as mudflows commonly classified into hot or cold.

a)

Tsunami

b)

Lahar

c)

Lava dome

d)

Pyroclastic flow

51.

What volcanic hazard is known in the picture?

a)

lava dome

b)

volcanic bomb

c)

lava flow

d)

tsunami

52.

A volcanic eruption can alter the climate because....

a)

dust and gas in the upper atmosphere reflect and absorb solar radiation

b)

they heat the atmosphere

c)

geologists have determined it to be so

d)

they trigger tsunami

53.

Volcanoes are unpredictable, erupting at any time without warning.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

54.

Lava flows are volcanic hazards that are easiest to avoid.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

55.

Earthquakes can cause volcanic eruptions.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

56.
Which type of wave arrives first during an earthquake?
a)
Primary (p-wave) waves
b)
Secondary (s-wave) waves
c)
Rayleigh Waves
d)
Love Waves
57.

Main type of seismic waves that can only travel through the surface of the Earth.

a)

seismic waves

b)

surface waves

c)

body waves

d)

primary waves

58.

This is considered as the fastest kind of seismic waves.

a)

Love waves

b)

Body waves

c)

Primary waves

d)

Secondary waves

59.

It can travel through solids only

a)

Love waves

b)

Rayleigh waves

c)

Primary waves

d)

Secondary waves

60.
Which body wave is pictured?
a)
P-Wave
b)
S-Wave
c)
Rayleigh Wave
d)
Love Wave
61.
Which surface wave is pictured?
a)
P-Wave
b)
S-Wave
c)
Rayleigh Wave
d)
Love Wave
62.

Energy released from the focus during an earthquake

a)

magnitude

b)

intensity

c)

seismic wave

d)

tsunami

63.

Main type of waves that can travel the earth's inner layers.

a)

surface waves

b)

body waves

c)

Love waves

d)

Rayleigh waves

64.

The point where the earthquake begins.

a)

epicenter

b)

fault

c)

focus

d)

seismic waves

65.

What should you do during an earthquake to protect yourself from falling debris?

a)

Jump and run

b)

Climb a tree

c)

Drop, Cover, and Hold On

d)

Stand still

66.

What should you do if you are in bed when an earthquake starts?

a)

Hide under the bed

b)

Stay in bed and cover your head with a pillow

c)

Run outside immediately

d)

Crawl towards open space

67.

What should you do if you are driving when an earthquake occurs?

a)

Stop and stay in your vehicle

b)

Speed up and try to outrun the earthquake

c)

Honk your horn continuously

d)

Drive towards the nearest building

68.

What does the Red Cross provide during an earthquake?

a)

Financial compensation

b)

Food and shelter

c)

Medical treatment only

d)

Transportation services

69.

What should you do after an earthquake to stay safe?

a)

Immediately re-enter your home

b)

Ignore any bad feelings or stress

c)

Check for gas leaks and light a match

d)

Stay connected with friends and family

70.

What should you do if you suspect a gas leak after an earthquake?

a)

Stay in your home and wait for help

b)

Light a candle to check for gas leaks

c)

Turn on all the lights in your home

d)

Leave your home and call 911

71.

What should you have in a Go-Kit for earthquake preparedness?

a)

A flashlight, glasses, and a whistle

b)

Batteries and chargers for your devices

c)

A 1-month supply of medication

d)

At least 2 weeks of supplies

72.

What should you do if you are trapped after an earthquake?

a)

Signal for help and care for any injuries

b)

Try to move heavy debris by yourself

c)

Use a candle for light

d)

Stay silent and wait for help

73.

What should you do if you are near the coast when an earthquake occurs?

a)

Take a boat and head out to sea

b)

Wait for officials to issue a warning

c)

Climb to safety and walk quickly to higher ground

d)

Stay near the water to watch for tsunamis

74.

What should you do if you are in a wheelchair or use a walker during an earthquake?

a)

Try to stand up and move to a safe area

b)

Lock your wheels and remain seated

c)

Crawl towards open space

d)

Run towards the nearest building

75.

What should you do if your home has been damaged and is no longer safe after an earthquake?

a)

Go outside to a clear area

b)

Ignore any aftershocks

c)

Light candles for light

d)

Stay inside and wait for help

76.

What should you do if you are unable to find a protected space during an earthquake?

a)

Crawl to an interior wall away from windows

b)

Stand near a window

c)

Run outside immediately

d)

Stay near heavy furniture

77.

What should you do if you are outdoors when an earthquake occurs?

a)

Climb a tree for safety

b)

Run towards buildings for cover

c)

Drop, then crawl towards open space if you can

d)

Stay where you are and wait for help

78.

What should you do if you are in immediate need of help after an earthquake?

a)

Contact your local Red Cross

b)

Wait for someone to find you

c)

Ignore the need for help

d)

Try to handle the situation by yourself

79.

Ashes from an erupting volcano are all over your place. What should you do to protect yourself?

a)

Wear a hat.

b)

Wear sunglasses

c)

Stay inside the house.

d)

Cover your nose with a wet cloth or mask.

80.

Your family is going to evacuate. You are told to bring along only a few things. Which of these will you bring?

a)

pets, toys and books

b)

food, water and clothes

c)

chairs, tables and closets

d)

candies, rags and matches

81.

A bulletin was issued to warn people that a volcano may erupt within a week. What should the people living in the danger areas do?

a)

Follow orders to evacuate.

b)

Wait for the next bulletin.

c)

Cover the roof with wet sacks.

d)

Reinforce the roof of their houses.

82.

What should you do to prepare for a typhoon?

a)

Secure your home, stock up on emergency supplies, and have an evacuation plan in place.

b)

Leave all windows and doors open to equalize the pressure

c)

Go to the beach to watch the storm

d)

Ignore the warnings and stay at home

83.

What are the essential items to include in a typhoon emergency kit?

a)

Candles and matches

b)

Electronics and appliances

c)

Heavy furniture and decorations

d)

Non-perishable food, water, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, medications, important documents, cash, and clothing

84.

Why is it important to secure outdoor objects before a typhoon?

a)

To prevent them from becoming projectiles and causing damage or injury.

b)

To test the strength of the typhoon

c)

To make the outdoor area look tidy

d)

To provide entertainment for the typhoon

85.

What should you do if you are advised to evacuate during a typhoon?

a)

Go to the beach and watch the waves

b)

Stay at home and wait for the typhoon to pass

c)

Ignore the advice and continue with your daily activities

d)

Evacuate to a safe location

86.

How can you stay safe during a typhoon if you are unable to evacuate?

a)

Go outside and find shelter under a tree

b)

Stay indoors in a secure location away from windows and doors

c)

Drive to a nearby beach to watch the waves

d)

Stand near a window to watch the storm

87.

Where are cyclones mostly generated?

a)

North Indian Ocean Basin

b)

Western North Pacific Ocean Basin

c)

North Atlantic Ocean Basin

d)

Southeastern Indian Ocean Basin

88.

Why is Philippines very vulnerable to hydrometeorological hazards?

a)

The government's emergency management plan is not well-defined.

b)

Most of the cyclones that are created in the Pacific Ocean hit the Philippines.

c)

The Philippines is surrounded with water.

d)

The slight increase of the global temperatures intensified the formation of the cyclones.

89.

Which of the following hydrometeorological hazards has the longest duration?

a)

ENSO

b)

Floods

c)

Storm Surge

d)

Thunderstorms

90.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a typhoon?

a)

It is circular.

b)

It has low atmospheric pressure.

c)

It is accompanied with strong rain.

d)

It becomes stronger when it hits the land.

91.

Which of the following components is not needed in thunderstorm formation?

a)

Humidity

b)

Rising unstable air

c)

Lifting mechanism to keep the air rising

d)

Presence of intertropical convergence zone

92.

If the notification indicates that there might be a need to evacuate due to the intense rainfall that is occurring in your area, how are you going to describe the possibility for flooding to happen?

a)

Flooding is possible in certain areas.

b)

Flooding is possible.

c)

Flooding is threatening.

d)

Serious flooding is expected in low lying areas.

93.

If the notification indicates that there is a need for evacuation due to the torrential rainfall that is occurring in your area, how are you going to describe the possibility for flooding to happen?

a)

Flooding is possible in certain areas.

b)

Flooding is possible.

c)

Flooding is threatening.

d)

Serious flooding is expected in low lying areas.

94.

Which of the following phenomena does not lead to storm surge?

a)

Typhoon

b)

Thunderstorm

c)

Flooding

d)

ENSO

95.

What are greatly affected during the occurrence of ENSO cycle?

a)

Global temperature and Atmosphere

b)

Ocean and Atmosphere

c)

Ocean and Biosphere

d)

Global Temperature and Biosphere

96.

2. What are the two seasons in the Philippines?

a)

A. WET AND DRY

b)

B. HOT AND COLD

c)

C. SUMMER AND WINTER

d)

D. AUTUMN AND SPRING

97.

3. Why is the Philippines frequently visited by typhoon all year round? Because it is

a)

A. HIGHLY POPULATED

b)

B. COMPOSED OF MOSTLY ISLANDS

c)

C. LOCATED NEAR THE PACIFIC OCEAN

d)

D. NEAR THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE

98.

10. Another term used to refer to tropical cyclones EXCEPT for

a)

A. TYPHOON

b)

B. FLASHFLOOD

c)

C. HURRICANE

d)

TROPICAL STORM

99.

1. Which of the following is NOT a hydrometeorological hazard?

a)

A. CYCLONE

b)

B. TYPHOON

c)

C. MONSOON

d)

D. TSUNAMI

100.

If the notification indicates that there might be a need to evacuate due to the intense rainfall that is occurring in your area, how are you going to describe the possibility for flooding to happen?

a)

Flooding is possible in certain areas.

b)

Flooding is possible.

c)

Flooding is threatening.

d)

Serious flooding is expected in low lying areas.

101.

Which of the following hydrometeorological hazard has an overflow of water onto normally dry land in an existing waterway, such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch?

a)

El Niño

b)

Flood

c)

La Niña

d)

Storm surge

102.

Which of the following Hydro meteorological hazard is characterized by localized storm cloud that produces lightning and thunder, and often brings heavy rain shower and strong gusty winds?

a)

El Niño

b)

La Niña

c)

Storm Surge

d)

Thunderstorm

103.

Which of the following hydrometeorological hazards is the abnormal sea level rise occurring during tropical cyclones or "bagyo" and is caused by the strong winds and low atmospheric pressures that tropical cyclones produce?

a)

El Niño

b)

Flood

c)

La Niña

d)

Storm Surge

104.

In the Philippines, it is associated with having less to no rain, dried up fields and dams having low water levels most especially during the dry season.

a)

El Niño

b)

La Niña

c)

Forest Fire

d)

Tornado

105.

What should we do during floods?

a)

Go outside and play.

b)

Do not mind and just sleep whole day.

c)

Prepare sufficient food, clean water, medicine, first aid kit, flashlight, and more.

106.

Staying at higher altitude is safer in a thunderstorm

a)

True

b)

False

107.

It is the movement or trembling of the ground produced by the sudden displacement of rock in the Earth's crust

a)

earthquake

b)

landslide

c)

eruption

108.

Measurement of damage of an earthquake

a)

intensity

b)

magnitude

109.

Earthquakes can be predicted

a)

Yes

b)

No

110.

Buildings can be made 100% earthquake resistant

a)

Yes

b)

No

111.

Down slope movement of rock, debris and/or earth under the influence of gravity.

a)

Landslide

b)

Earthquake

c)

Rockfall

d)

Surface Rupture

112.

It is the forward rotation of the slope mass about a point or axis below the center of gravity of the displaced mass.

a)

topple

b)

fall

c)

slide

d)

slump

113.

Which of the following should be done during a landslide?

a)

Go to a designated public shelter if you have been told to evacuate.

b)

Stay away from the slide area as there may be danger of additional slides.

c)

Check for injured and trapped persons near the slide, without entering the direct slide area.

d)

Stay alert and awake. Many deaths from landslides occur while people are sleeping.

114.

It is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, usually an ocean.

a)

tsunami

b)

landslide

c)

earthquake

d)

tornado

115.

What is the Tamil counterpart of the word tsunami?

a)

Aazhi Peralai

b)

Aazhi Ohzowel

c)

Aazhi Kumbaya

116.

Which of the following are characteristics of a tsunami? Select 2

a)

travels at about 800 km per hour

b)

have great erosion potential, stripping beaches of sand, coastal vegetation

c)

can be predicted by ships

d)

when it approaches the coast its wavelength increases, but amplitude grows smaller

117.

Make evacuation plans and a safe route for evacuation. Stay away from the beach.

a)

Before a tsunami

b)

After a tsunami

c)

During a tsunami

118.

A vent or chimney which transfers molten rock known as magma from depth to the Earth's surface.

a)

Plume

b)

Hotspot

c)

Volcano

d)

Mountain

119.

When magma is very hot and runny, gases can escape and eruptions are gentle with considerable amounts of magma reaching the surface to form lava flows, it will form a ____?____ volcano.

a)

shied

b)

cinder

c)

composite

120.

Also known as strato-volcanoes

a)

cinder

b)

composite

c)

shield

121.

Which of the following should be done during a volcanic eruption?

a)

Store emergency food and water in your home.

b)

If you have to go outside, where a dust mask and eye goggles.

c)

Close all windows and doors to keep ash out. Seal up drafts. Do what you can to keep ash out.

d)

Create an evacuation plan. It is best to head for high ground away from the eruption to protect against flood danger.