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Different Earthquake Hazards

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why do think the Philippines is prone to earthquakes?

I. It is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire

II. The different sections of the Philippine plate runs along with each other.

III. Continuous human activities that causes destructive earthquakes.

a)

I only

b)

I and II

c)

II only

d)

I, II and III

2.

The following events are the possible triggering mechanism that caused tsunami EXCEPT:

a)

Underwater volcanic eruption

b)

Strong earthquake          

c)

Meteorite impact

d)

Strong typhoon

3.

Disruptive up-down and sideways movement or motion experienced during an earthquake.

a)

Ground rupture          

b)

Liquefaction

c)

Earthquake-induced landslide

d)

Ground shaking

4.

Occurs when seismic shaking causes loose materials in the soil to mix with groundwater or soil saturated with water.

a)

Liquefaction

b)

Ground Shaking

c)

Ground rupture

d)

Subsidence

5.

Philippine agency who is responsible in monitoring earthquakes and tsunami in the different parts of the country.

a)

PAGASA         

b)

IATF

c)

PHILVOLCS

d)

NDRRMC

6.

Occurs when ground movements happen on a fault line and breaks through the surface.

a)

Liquefaction

b)

Ground rupture

c)

Ground shaking

d)

Tsunami

7.

  “Earthquake can’t kill, but the buildings do.” Which of the following BEST supports this statement?

a)

Earthquakes can affect people, environment and society.

b)

The poor construction of building leads more casualty during earthquake.

c)

Earthquakes can kill people even in the open areas.

d)

All of these

8.

The term tsunami comes from the Japanese word which means ________.

a)

Small wave

b)

Tidal wave

c)

Huge wave

d)

Harbor wave

9.

How many times a cat appears in the video watched?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

10.

Which of the following statements about earthquakes is TRUE?

a)

Earthquakes occur naturally.

b)

Earthquakes can be predicted.

c)

It is a result of human activities.

d)

It can be categorized as quasi-natural hazards.