WorksheetsFinal Examination in MPE 15 1st Sem. 2021-2022
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 14mins
WHAT IS A TORNADO?
a funnel cloud
wind going in a circle
violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground
massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward land
While you are in an earthquake you should (at home)
go downstairs from the lift
lay on the bed peacefully
use the stairs to go to an open field
run everywhere
Purvi is stuck in a volcanic eruption area. What should she do?
she should wear goggles or eyeglasses instead of contact lenses.
She should use a mask to cover her face so it helps her to breathe.
She should stay indoors until the ash has settled unless there is a danger of the roof collapsing.
All of the above
Ram heard the weather forecast and got to know that a tsunami is coming towards his city. What mitigation strategies should he follow?
he should relax and chill
find a safe spot at a height along with some essentials
he should take a flight to a safer city
he should hide under a firm object
A family emergency plan is the best way to prepare you and your loved ones for a natural disaster or terrorist act.
True
False
A family emergency plan consists of having emergency supplies and a first aid kit handy.
True
False
Every family member should be familiar with your emergency plan since they each play an important role.
True
False
Since terrorism is unlikely in my community, preparing for emergencies is not as important for me as it is for some other people.
True
False
It’s a good idea to identify a centrally located room in your house or space in your basement, in case you and your family need to “shelter in place.”
True
False
As long as a thunderstorm is five or miles away from you, you are pretty safe from earthquake strikes.
True
False
A family emergency plan should NOT include which of the following?
Information about the emergency plan at your children’s schools
The name and phone number of an out-of-town contact person
A list of important phone numbers, including those of doctors and emergency services
Arrangements for each person in the family to be at a specific land line telephone at a specific time
Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for emergency preparedness?
Creating a family emergency plan
Stockpiling antibiotics
Becoming knowledgeable about types of potential emergencies and responses
Getting an emergency supplies kit
Which of the following should NOT be included in a basic emergency supply kit?
Water (one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation)
Non-perishable foods
Battery-operated radio
Candles
When an earthquake strikes, you should:
Run outside to avoid falling building debris
Take cover under a heavy piece of furniture
Lean against an inside wall or stand under an inside doorway
B and/or C
If you're in bed, stay there with your head under a ______________.
pillow
chair
soap
book
Have an emergency kit and create a family communications plan.
Where are the most earthquakes located?
What can you do to prepare before an earthquake?
What should you do if you are woken up by an earthquake while sleeping?
Can we predict earthquakes?
You should stay in bed and make sure you are not near anything that can fall or break. You should also keep your head covered with a pillow.
Where are the most earthquakes located?
What can you do to prepare before an earthquake?
What should you do if you are woken up by an earthquake while sleeping?
Can we predict earthquakes?
Build on sturdy ground. Build with a flexible material like wood, not brick.
What can people do to buildings to better protect them from earthquakes?
Turning off utilities like gas, electricity, and water can save damage and lives.
During an earthquake what should you do if you are inside?
During an earthquake what should you do if you are outside?
Move to an open area, avoid trees, buildings, and power lines. Sit down to avoid being thrown down!
What can people do to buildings to better protect them from earthquakes?
Turning off utilities like gas, electricity, and water can save damage and lives.
During an earthquake what should you do if you are inside?
During an earthquake what should you do if you are outside?
Can cause landslides, avalanches, and can destroy buildings.
Earthquake shaking
Type of rock and soil
Liquefaction
Aftershock
The earthquake that occurs after a large earthquake in the same area
Earthquake shaking
Type of rock and soil
Liquefaction
Aftershock
Water displaced by an earthquake which forms a large wave
Tsunami
Type of rock and soil
Liquefaction
Broken gas and water mains
Paying attention to your surroundings and reducing the hazards in your home can help you stay safe and avoid a fall or other injury.
TRUE
FALSE
Reading and following label directions, storing chemicals in original containers in a locked area, and wearing protective equipment help prevent illness or injury from potentially hazardous products.
TRUE
FALSE
If a vehicle comes to a stop sign, and pedestrians are waiting at the corner, the driver has the right of way to cross the street first because vehicles have the right of way.
TRUE
FALSE
If you believe someone is drowning and you are not able to find a flotation device, you should enter the water yourself to pull the person out.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following increases fall hazards in the home?
using step stools to reach high shelves
installing handrails for stairs
storing belongings on the stairs
repairing worn carpet edges
Which of the following does not prevent accidents and injuries in regards to school buses?
wearing a seatbelt, if available
walking behind the school bus
getting off the bus once it comes to a complete stop
avoiding distracting the bus driver
A hurricane was predicted and people were asked to evacuate from an area. The area experienced a strong hurricane. Which description of damage is most typical for this type of natural disaster?
lightning damaged many buildings
air quality became unsafe for many people
buildings and bridges collapsed without warning
many structures were damaged by flooding and wind
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?
They are exactly the same
A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans
A disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans
Hurricanes and tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards
A natural hazard occurs when natural physical processes become
dormant and inactive
extreme and unpredictable
scary!
faster than usual
A seismograph can be used to measure and study what?
Volcanic eruptions
Earthquakes
Tsunamis
All of the above
How can you prevent a natural hazard becoming a disaster?
Avoid unnecessary risks
Plan ahead and keep an emergency kit on hand
Follow the advice of local authorities
All of the above
From where did coronavirus get its name?
Due to their leaf-like projections.
Due to their surface structure of bricks
Due to their crown-like projections
None of the above
The most reliable source of information about virus outbreaks comes from
your peers
the World Health Organization
social media
news headlines
Disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic losses which exceed the ability of the affected community to cope using its own resources.
TRUE
FALSE
Disaster is any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life, deterioration of health and health services, on a scale sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from the affected community or area.
TRUE
FALSE
Disaster Risks are process or human activity that may cause loss of life, injury, property damage, socioeconomic disruption or environmental degradation
TRUE
FALSE
Vulnerability refers to a set of prevailing conditions that could improve the susceptibility of a community to disasters.
TRUE
FALSE
Exposure refers to the people and their properties that can be affected by a hazard or disaster.
TRUE
FALSE
Science and technology play an important role in understanding the nature of hazards and in monitoring them.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is a primary effect of disaster?
damage to structures
destruction of power lines
loss of human lives
all of the above
Which of the following is a common psychological effect of experiencing a disaster?
Hypertension
Schizophrenia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of geological hazards?
earthquake
volcanic eruption
landslide
all of the above
Which of the following can be considered as both natural and human-induced?
tsunami
earthquake
landslide
all of the above
Which of the following is a factor that could determine vulnerability?
Poverty
Lack of education
Overpopulation
All of the above
Which of the following is more vulnerable to disasters?
teachers
lawyers
farmers
all of the above
An earthquake drill is part of Disaster Response
True
False
Two things that should be followed after placing a casualty into the recovery position if emergency help has not arrived
Stay with the injured person until the ambulance arrives.
Be prepared to perform CPR if the victim stops breathing.
Check the breathing
Both A & C
Both A & B
What is the first thing you should do if you find somebody unconscious?
Check that the person is breathing
Turn them on their side
Shake them till they wake up
None of the above
