WorksheetsDRRR Diagnostic Test
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 55mins
Select 4 examples of Hydrometeorological Hazard.
Tropical Cyclones
Animal plagues
Thunderstorms
Flashfloods
Tornadoes
Select 4 examples of Geological Hazard.
Tsunamis
Chemical spills
Sinkhole
Liquefaction
Volcanic Activity
Select 4 examples of Biological Hazard
Animal plagues
Pandemic
Epidemic diseases
Toxic wastes
Insect infestations
Select 4 examples of Technological Hazards
Liquefaction
Toxic wastes
Factory explosions
Chemical spills
Transport accidents
True or False: Natural Hazards are natural physical phenomena which are caused by sudden or slow onset of events such as geophysical, hydro-meteorological, or biological.
TRUE
FALSE
True or False: Man-made Hazards are situations that are caused by humans and occur in or close to settlements of humans.
TRUE
FALSE
Seismic waves that travel through the Earth’s interior
Body waves
Surface waves
Phenomenon in which soil behaves like a liquid similar to a quick sand
Ground shaking
Ground rupture
Landslides
Liquefaction
Tsunami
Seismic waves that can only travel along the surface
Body waves
Surface waves
Disruptive up and down, and sideways motion experienced during an earthquake
Ground shaking
Ground rupture
Landslides
Liquefaction
Tsunami
What is a tsunami?
when land falls from a hill or cliff
a large ocean wave
magma coming from underground
a form or precipitation
What are most tsunamis caused by?
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Earthquakes
Landslides
A meteorite can cause a tsunami.
TRUE
FALSE
What kind of damage can tsunamis cause?
They can destroy road, bridges, and buildings.
They can cause tornadoes.
They can make people sad.
They can cause a drought.
Which of the following is caused by a landslide or explosion under the oceans?
fire
ground rupture
liquefaction
tsunami
Which secondary effect of an earthquake is described as collapse of buildings caused by earthquake vibrating water-saturated fill or unconsolidated soil?
fire
landslide
liquefaction
tsunami
What might happen when ground shaking results to breakage of gas, electrical lines, and fuel lines, and overturning of stoves?
fire
landslide
liquefaction
subsidence
Which can help reduce the risk of an earthquake?
hazard maps
building resistant structures
Through effective earthquake instrumentation
All of the above
Which of the following does not show precautionary measures when
volcanic eruption occurs?
A. Stay in a safe place.
B. Prepare flashlight.
C. Remove ash deposits from roofs.
D. Store water in an open container.
Which of the following are precautionary measures to be done when you
live near an active volcano?
I. Stay clear of hot lava, flying rocks, and debris.
II. Wear protective boots and gloves.
III. Know your evacuation route.
IV. Wear light-colored clothes.
A. I and II only
B. I, II, and III only
C. II, III and IV only
D. II only
10.Earthquakes happen without any notice. Which is the best way to
protect yourself during an earthquake?
A. Run as fast as you can.
A. Run as fast as you can.
B. Drop, cover and hold.
C. Go in the basement.
D. Stand near building.
Your family is going evacuate. You are told to bring along only few things. Which of these will you bring?
A. pets, toys and books
B. food, water and clothes
C. chairs, table and closets
D. laptop, cellphone, tablet
(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.
What are the different types of pyroclastic flow?
Soufriere
Pele
Merapi
Lapili
Pelee
(a) is a hot mixtures of fresh lava, gas, rock, pumice, and ash that moves down the sides of a volcanic crater at high speeds during an eruption. It is considered as the most harmful hazard in a volcanic eruption.
Why is it important to keep calm during volcanic eruption?
A. To be able to save lives and properties.
B. To be able to rest.
C. To avoid accident.
D. Both A and C are correct.
Sinkholes form in igneous rock deposits.
TRUE
FALSE
Cover-subsidence sinkholes can be undetected for long periods.
TRUE
FALSE
What kind of landslide?
Fall
Slide
Topple
Spread
Flow
Where do we classify an avalanche?
Fall
Slide
Topple
Spread
Flow
True or false: If I want to know more about landslide prone areas, i should consult with PAGASA.
True
False
Which of the following hydrometeorological hazards has the longest duration?
ENSO
Floods
Storm Surge
Thunderstorms
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a typhoon?
It is circular.
It has low atmospheric pressure.
It is accompanied with strong rain.
It becomes stronger when it hits the land.
Which of the following components is not needed in thunderstorm formation?
Humidity
Rising unstable air
Lifting mechanism to keep the air rising
Presence of intertropical convergence zone
Where are cyclones mostly generated?
North Indian Ocean Basin
Western North Pacific Ocean Basin
North Atlantic Ocean Basin
Southeastern Indian Ocean Basin
What caused the fire to happen?
We don't know
Somebody lit a match and put it on the fabrics
The owners wanted revenge and set the place on fire
A sewing machine blew up
Most Vulnerable Sector
Entrepreneur
PWD
Indigenous people
Laborer
Women and children
Less Vulnerable Sector
Small entrepreneurs
PWD
Professionals
Laborer
Middle Class
Not Vulnerable Sector
Rich kids
Professionals
Business Tycoon
Laborer
Middle Class
Categories of Vulnerability
Material Vulnerability
Motivational Vulnerability
Physical Vulnerability
Social Vulnerability
Attitudinal Vulnerability
