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WorksheetsMan-made Hazards and Disaster Preparedness
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
It is combustion or burning which are attributed to chemical, faulty electrical connection or open flame causes.
Air pollution
Water pollution
Fire
It is made up of waste materials discarded by humans.
Solid Waste
Fire
Pollution
It is the presence of pollutants in the atmosphere from the smoke of vehicles and factories.
Land Pollution
Air pollution
Garbage
It is the presence of solid or liquid pollutants in the soil or underground.
Fire
Land pollution
Air pollution
It is the presence of harmful substances like chemicals contaminating rivers, lakes and seas.
Water Pollution
Land pollution
Air pollution
It may be deliberate or intentional or result of error or negligent actions.
Man-made Hazards
Natural Hazards
Oil spills of big ships in the sea.
Water Pollution
Land pollution
Air pollution
Industrial waste going to the river.
Water Pollution
Land pollution
Air pollution
The smoke from the motor vehicles can cause __________.
Water Pollution
Land pollution
Air pollution
During earthquake, drop, cover and hold or stay on safer part of the room.
True
False
If there is a disaster, know the location of the evacuation area.
True
False
During ashfall, stay outside and breath in the air to check the area.
True
False
What to do before a Typhoon?
Prepare/Store Adequate food supply
Evacuate from low-lying areas to higher grounds
Clean the entire home
Touch or approach any live wires ot outlets
What to do after a Typhoon
Secure domesticated animals
Ready for emergency kit
Keep all power and electronic appliances off
Stay in the highest portion/place in the house
What to do after an Earthquake
Expect aftershocks, evacuate
Prepare an emergency kit
Drop cover and hold
Move quickly to higher grounds
What should you do during an earthquake?
Ignore it
Stand still
Duck, cover, and hold on
Run outside immediately
Evacuate after volcano erupts.
TRUE
FALSE
Aftershocks cannot cause any damage.
True
False
In case there is an earthquake, where should you evacuate if you are near a large body of water?
the closest shelter
your car
the nearest tall tree
higher ground
This means to leave a place in quick and organized way.
After shock
Disaster Officials
Emergency
Evacuate
