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Overpopulation and Natural Disasters

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
Date
1.

It is a condition of being populated with an excessively large number.

(a)  

2.

Why is it important to know the population?

a)

The government needs to know the number of schools, hospitals, markets and police stations that have to be built in order to meet the basic social needs of the people.

b)

The goverment needs to elect new officials.

c)

The people need to know where they are going and what they need to bring.

3.

All are effects of overpopulation except

a)

hunger, traffic jam, global warming

b)

lack of resources, poverty, pollution

c)

unemployment, loss of habitat, sixth mass extinction

d)

tourist spots, peace, harmony

4.

Why do we need to be aware of the effects of overpopulation?

a)

To prevent and know how to handle and solve this issue

b)

To invite more people in the city

c)

To have a better view of the place

d)

To make the people scared

5.

Check all the factors that affect the population

a)

Size of the land area

b)

Economic Activities

c)

Migration

d)

Sun and Moon

6.

Violent events that are outside the control of humans. They are caused by forces of nature and may result in loss of life, injury and damage to property.

(a)  

7.

 violent weather, strong winds, thunder, lightning or snow

a)

storm

b)

pollution

c)

earthquake

d)

flood

8.

SCIENTISTS WHO STUDY TROPICAL STORM

a)

METEOROLOGIST

b)

SEISMOLOGIST

c)

CARTOGRAPHER

9.

rapidly rotating columns of air that stretch from the ground to the clouds

a)

Flood

b)

Storm

c)

Tornado

d)

Tsunami

10.

an overflow of water on normally dry ground due to overflowing river, dam break or heavy rainfall

a)

tsunami

b)

flood

c)

storm

d)

volcanic eruption

11.

large uncontrolled fires that occur naturally but mostly caused by humans accidentally or deliberately

a)

tsunami

b)

storm

c)

wildfire

d)

pollution

12.

Continuous period of dry weather. There is less rain. It affects the crops, people and animals.

a)

Volcanic Eruption

b)

Storm

c)

Drought

d)

Tsunami

13.

Occurs when hot materials from the Earth’s interior are thrown out of a volcano

a)

Tornado

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Tsunami

d)

Volcanic Eruption

14.

shaking of the Earth’s surface caused by sudden movement of Earth’s crust and can be very violent

a)

Earthquake

b)

Typhoon

c)

Flood

d)

Volcanic Eruption

15.

chain of fast moving waves in the ocean caused by powerful earthquakes or volcanic eruptions

a)

Storm

b)

Tsunami

c)

Volcanic Eruption

d)

Pollution

16.

It is important to know the safety tips so we can prevent injuries and loss of life. Check all that applies

a)

Prepare the GO Bag

b)

We must stay informed.

c)

We must have a plan of evacuation.

d)

We must watch Netflix.

17.

We need to be aware of the disasters so that _______ to ______, ________ and ________.

a)

WE WILL BE PREPARED TO LESSEN LOSS OF LIFE, PERSONAL INJURIES, AND DAMAGE FROM NATURAL DISASTERS.

b)

WE WILL BE SCARED TO HIDE, CRY AND RUN AWAY

c)

WE WILL BE HAPPY TO WATCH NETFLIX, HBO, AND PLAY ROBLOX

18.

Effects of typhoon in Manila

a)

Floods

b)

The need to watch a movie

c)

Houses submerged in water, people stranded and trapped

d)

The need to evacuate

19.

Metro Manila is one of the most polluted cities in the world. 

a)

True

b)

False

20.

areas prone to floods check all that apply

a)

Marikina

b)

Navotas

c)

Mandaluyong

d)

Malabon

21.

Areas of High Hazard in NCR

a)

Caloocan

b)

Pasig

c)

Manila

d)

Muntinlupa

22.

Areas Prone to Storm Surges

a)

Navotas

b)

Las Piñas

c)

Parañaque

d)

Manila

23.

Areas prone to Earthquake

a)

Marikina, Pasig, Muntinlupa, and Taguig

b)

Montalban, San Mateo, Rizal

c)

Caloocan, Navotas, Payatas

d)

Quezon City, Taguig, San Juan

24.

Polluted rivers in NCR

a)

Pasig River

b)

Tenejeros-Tullahan River

c)

Marikina River

d)

Laguna de Bay

25.

The more populated, the greater the demand for basic social services.

a)

True

b)

False