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Natural disasters

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Natural Disaster is this?

a)

Volcanic eruption

b)

Landslide eruption

c)

Tornado

2.

Which picture better relates to "Tsunami"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
3.

Which Natural Disaster caused this?

a)

Flood

b)

Earthquake

c)

Volcanic Eruption

4.

Which picture better relates to "Landslide"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Which Natural Disaster is this?

a)

Flood

b)

Earthquake

c)

Landslide

6.

Which picture better relates to "Hurricane"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

Which picture better relates to "Forest Fire"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Which Natural Disaster could have caused this?

a)

A landslide.

b)

An avalanche.

c)

A volcanic eruption.

d)

A flood.

9.

BONUS: What does "Tsunami" mean in English?

(a)  

10.

a)

Flood

b)

War

c)

Earthquake

d)

Rail accident

11.

a)

Flood

b)

Freak storm

c)

Plane crash

d)

Tsunami

12.

A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...

a)

Earthquake

b)

Flood

c)

Volcano

d)

Tsunami

13.

Hurricane

Choose the correct picture

a)

b)

c)

d)

14.

What's the natural disaster?

a)

Flood

b)

Mudslide

c)

storm

d)

hurricane

15.

What's the natural disaster?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tsunami

c)

flood

d)

drought

16.

What's the natural disaster?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Tornado

c)

hurricane

d)

rain forest

17.

What's the natural disaster?

a)

Tsunami

b)

Volcano

c)

earthquake

d)

snowing

18.

What's the natural disaster?

a)

Tornado

b)

Earthquake

c)

hurricane

d)

flood

19.

What's the natural disaster?

a)

Mudslide

b)

Landslide

c)

pandemic

d)

starvation

20.

What's the natural disaster?

a)

Flood

b)

Tsunami

c)

starvation

d)

mudslide

21.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

Mudslide

b)

landslide

22.

What is the natural disaster?

a)

flood

b)

earthquake

c)

storm

d)

Tsunami

23.

What was your Mom doing during the tsunami?

a)

She was watching tv

b)

She was washing the dishes

c)

She was cooking lunch

d)

She was washing clothes

24.

What is the Natural Disaster?

a)

flood

b)

raining

c)

snowing

d)

drought

25.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Earthquake

c)

Tornado

d)

Storm

26.

What environmental pollution does it correspond to?

a)

smog

b)

garbage

c)

litter

d)

waste

27.

What happens in a cyclone?

a)

Earthquake with tsunami

b)

wind with sand storm

c)

Strong winds with storm

d)

Strong winds with tornadoes

28.

What is the environmental issue?

a)

drought

b)

wildfire

c)

flood

d)

rainforest

29.

What's the natural disaster?

a)

mudslide

b)

storm

c)

flood

d)

hurricane

30.

What does this landscape correspond to?

a)

river

b)

lake

c)

countryside

d)

city

31.

What does this landscape correspond to?

a)

river

b)

lake

c)

seaside

d)

mountain

32.

What environmental pollution does it correspond to?

a)

waste

b)

garbage

c)

smog

d)

litter

33.

What does this landscape correspond to?

a)

lake

b)

river

c)

sea

d)

flood

34.

Which of the following is an example of geological hazard?

a)

Storm Surge

b)

Earthquake

35.

Which of the following is an example of hydro-meteorological hazard?

a)
b)
36.

Which of the following is NOT a result of a disaster?

a)

Damages to the ecological environment

b)

Displacement of populations

c)

Sustained public attention during the recovery phase

37.

The level of harm by a hazard is governed by

a)

Magnitude of the hazard

b)

Frequency of the hazard

c)

Intensity at the impact point

d)

All of the above

38.

A type of hazard that resulted from man’s careless exploration of his environment.

a)

Technological hazard

b)

Quasi-natural hazard

39.

Examples of technological or man-made hazards are the following Except

a)

Groundwater contamination

b)

Mining accidents

c)

Volcanic eruptions

40.

What makes the Philippines prone to physical geohazards?

a)

It is found in the Pacific Ring of Fire

b)

It is abundant in natural resources

41.

What is the reason why people live in dangerous areas?

a)

For the views

b)

Because of cheap land

c)

For the proximity to recreational opportunities

d)

For all of the reasons

42.

A disease that becomes unusually widespread and even global in its reach is referred to as

a)

Epidemic

b)

Pandemic

43.

What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

a)

They are exactly the same

b)

Disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans

c)

Hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans

d)

Hurricanes and Tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards

44.
Can we prevent natural disasters?
a)
Yes
b)
No
45.

What is a natural disaster?

a)

A red letter day

b)

A bad thing caused by a bad person

c)

An event that causes suffering brought on by nature

d)

An event that causes suffering brought on by an enemy

46.

What are giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions called?

a)

Tsunamis

b)

Earthquake

c)

Tornadoes

d)

Hurricanes

47.

What is this?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Flood

c)

Fire fighter

d)

Wildfire

48.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Landslide

b)

Windstorm

c)

Tsunami

d)

Flood

49.

Which is a man made disaster

a)

Weapons

b)

Flood

c)

Cyclone

d)

Volcana

50.

The level of risk of a disaster depends on

a)

Nature of the hazard

b)

Vulnerability of the elements which are affected

c)

Economic value of the elements which are affected

d)

All of the above

51.

What is three strategies in disaster management?

a)

Hazard management

b)

Vulnerability management

c)

Exposure management

d)

Assets management

52.

When does a hazard becomes a Disaster?

a)

no vulnerable population

b)

there is threat of damage or loss of lives or property

c)

no hazard

53.

Which is not an element of Disaster Risk?

a)

vulnerability

b)

hazard

c)

exposure

d)

relief

54.

is the second phase of the disaster management cycle. ... The focus is on putting people safe, prevent next disasters and meeting the basic needs of the people until more permanent and sustainable solutions can be found.

a)

response

b)

mitigation

c)

prevention

d)

rehabilitation

55.

What is the primary purpose of studying the etymology of disaster?

a)

To understand the geological processes

b)

To trace the historical evolution of disaster understanding

c)

To predict future disasters

d)

To study the impact of disasters on ecosystems

56.

Which term refers to an event causing widespread destruction and distress?

a)

Calamity

b)

Mishap

c)

Misfortune

d)

Mischance

57.

What is the meaning of "hazard" in disaster management?

a)

A natural event with adverse effects

b)

The probability of harmful consequences

c)

The aftermath of a disaster

d)

The response phase of disaster management

58.

Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?

a)

Industrial pollution

b)

Chemical spills

c)

Earthquake

d)

Transportation accidents

59.

What term describes the susceptibility of a population or system to the effects of a disaster?

a)

Risk

b)

Resilience

c)

Vulnerability

d)

Mitigation

60.

Which factor is NOT considered in assessing vulnerability to disasters?

a)

Socio-economic status

b)

Geographic location

c)

Political stability

d)

Cultural practices

61.

What is the primary goal of disaster prevention and mitigation efforts?

a)

To eliminate all risks of disasters

b)

To reduce the impact of disasters on society

c)

To recover quickly from disasters

d)

To increase the frequency of disasters

62.

Which of the following is a natural disaster affecting coastal areas?

a)

Forest fires

b)

Cyclones

c)

Chemical spills

d)

Transportation accidents

63.

Which term refers to the ability of a community or system to resist, absorb, and recover from a disaster?

a)

Vulnerability

b)

Risk

c)

Hazard

d)

Resilience

64.

What is the primary cause of soil erosion as a natural disaster?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Volcanic eruptions

c)

Heavy rainfall and wind

d)

Industrial pollution

65.

What does the term "mitigation" mean in disaster management?

a)

Responding to a disaster after it occurs

b)

Preparing for a disaster

c)

Preventing or reducing the impact of a disaster

d)

Recovering from a disaster

66.

Which of the following is a man-made disaster associated with industrial activities?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Nuclear radiation

c)

Landslide

d)

Tsunami

67.

What term describes the statistical likelihood of a specific hazard occurring within a specific time period?

a)

Resilience

b)

Vulnerability

c)

Risk

d)

Mitigation

68.

Which of the following is a natural disaster caused by extreme heat?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Forest fire

c)

Industrial pollution

d)

Heat waves

69.

What is the primary purpose of studying the hazard and vulnerability profile of India?

a)

To assess the economic impact of disasters

b)

To identify regions at high risk of disasters

c)

To predict the timing of future disasters

d)

To promote tourism in disaster-prone areas

70.

Which of the following is a natural disaster caused by shifting tectonic plates under water?

a)

Tsunami

b)

Floods

c)

Flash floods

d)

all of the above

71.

What term describes the gradual movement of soil down a slope?

a)

Landslide

b)

Soil erosion

c)

Earthquake

d)

Volcanic eruption

72.

The term "Disaster" derived from Greek term means what?

a)

Bad star

b)

Good star

c)

No star

d)

Pleasant happenings

73.

One type of cyber security vulnerability is....

a)

Outdated software

b)

Unprotected APIs

c)

Weak credentials

d)

All of the above

74.

What is a stampede?

a)

Its a situation where animals start running in the same direction when they are excited or frightened

b)

Its a situation where animals start running in different direction when they are excited or frightened

c)

Its a situation where animals stand still in any direction when they are excited or frightened

d)

Its a situation where animals start running in the same direction when they are forced by something

75.

What is the definition of disaster according to the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center?

a)

Shaking of earth caused by waves moving on and below the earth's surface.

b)

A path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.

c)

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress.

d)

A sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property.

76.

Which of the following is NOT an example of man-caused hazard?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Bombs or explosions

c)

Mutiny

d)

Genocide

77.

What is the potential disaster losses in lives, health statuses, livelihoods, assets, and services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some specified future time period called?

a)

Disaster risk

b)

Disaster mitigation

c)

Disaster prevention

d)

Disaster preparedness

78.

Which of the following is a sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property?

a)

Disaster

b)

Hazard

c)

Phenomenon

d)

Risk

79.

What is the term used to describe the humanitarian emergency resulting from an international or civil war?

a)

Complex humanitarian emergencies

b)

Natural disasters

c)

Technological/industrial disasters

d)

Terrorism/Violence

80.

Which of the following variables will NOT determine the elements in identifying disaster risk?

a)

Population explosion

b)

Hazard (natural or man-made)

c)

Coping capacity

d)

Vulnerability to a hazard

81.

What is the impact of a disaster if a person is suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome?

a)

Social wellbeing impact

b)

Mental wellbeing impact

c)

None of the above

d)

Physical wellbeing impact

82.

What should Erica do when she feels the ground is shaking?

a)

Stay away from trees, powerlines, post and concrete structures.

b)

Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides.

c)

If near the shore and feel and earthquake, especially if it’s too strong, move quickly to higher grounds.

d)

All of the above.

83.

Which of the following is NOT included in the phases of disaster?

a)

Recovery phase

b)

Planning phase

c)

Emergency phase

d)

Preparedness phase

84.

What is the impact of a disaster if almost all surface means of transportation within the community are disrupted?

a)

Disruption of transportation

b)

Economic impact

c)

Social and political impact

d)

Damage to critical facilities

85.

It is also called as the Circum-Pacific belt, the zone of earthquakes surrounding the Pacific Ocean where about 99% of the world’s earthquake occurs.

a)

drought

b)

ring of fire

c)

subsidence

d)

Bermuda Triangle

86.

Disaster has a great impact on __________________.

a)

buildings

b)

garden

c)

humanity

d)

Parks

87.

The potential disaster losses in lives, health statuses, livelihoods, assets, and services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some specified future time period is called _______________.

a)

disaster risk

b)

disaster mitigation

c)

disaster preparedness

d)

disaster prevention

88.

Which of the following category is NOT part of man-made hazard?

a)

terrorism/violence

b)

technological/industrial

c)

complex humanitarian emergencies

d)

preventive and precautionary measures

89.

It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm.

a)

disaster

b)

hazard

c)

phenomenon

d)

risk