WorksheetsCOR 010
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the definition of a hazard?
A. An event that has the potential for causing injury to life, property, and environment
B. A dangerous situation that needs to be heeded because it can lead to a disaster
C. A threat that can be managed by observing warning signs and keeping in harmony with the environment
D. An extreme natural event in the crust of the earth that poses a threat to life and property
Which of the following is an example of a geologic hazard?
A. Floods
B. Hurricanes
C. Earthquakes
D. Epidemics
What does exposure refer to in the context of hazard events?
A. The elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event
B. The probability of harmful consequences or expected loss of lives
C. The inability of people to withstand adverse impacts to hazards
D. A potentially destructive physical phenomenon, event, or human activity
Which of the following is an example of a hydrological hazard?
D. Fires
C. Droughts
B. Floods
A. Earthquakes
What is vulnerability in the context of hazard events?
B. An event that has the potential for causing injury to life, property, and environment
D. A dangerous situation that needs to be heeded because it can lead to a disaster
A. Conditions determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes, which increase the susceptibility of a community
C. The probability of harmful consequences or expected loss of lives
What are the primary effects of a hazard?
A. Destruction of vital infrastructure
B. Occurrence of volcanic eruptions
C. Disruption of electrical power and water service
D. Loss of habitat caused by a flood
What are the natural signs of an impending tsunami?
A. Increase in the frequency of volcanic earthquakes
B. Noticeable increase in the extent of drying up of vegetation around the volcano’s upper slopes
C. Abnormal ocean activity, wall of water, and an approaching tsunami create a loud 'roaring' sound
D. Ground swells, ground tilt, and ground fissuring due to magma intrusion
What should be done before a volcanic eruption?
B. Prepare all the necessary things to bring once evacuation is needed
D. Go back to your house but leave your kids with someone who can take care of them while you check your house
A. Seek cover in case of ashfalls and rockfalls
C. Avoid low-lying places because lava flows and mudflows are more likely to pass here
What are the major types of landslides?
A. Gravity and geological factors
B. Heavy and prolonged rainfall
D. Change in slope/land use pattern
C. Inappropriate drainage system
What should be done during a landslide?
C. Check for injured or trapped person without entering the slide and assist rescuers
B. Protect your head and take cover under a desk, table, or other sturdy furniture
D. Seek professional advice for evaluation of landslide hazard and reducing landslide risk
A. Quickly move out the path of the landslide or debris flow
