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Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

This is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

a)

Earthquake

b)

Volcanic Eruption

c)

Landslide

d)

Avalanche

2.

How many active volcanoes does the Philippines have?

a)

20

b)

22

c)

24

d)

26

3.

What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

a)

Underwater volcanic eruptions

b)

High tide and low pressure

c)

Earthquakes under the ocean

d)

Strong winds over the ocean

4.

What is the primary cause of volcanic eruptions?

a)

Movement of rocks along fractures

b)

Pressure build-up from magma

c)

Erosion and undercutting of slopes

d)

Saturation of slopes by precipitation

5.

What is the primary cause of tropical cyclones?

a)

Erosion and undercutting of slopes

b)

Saturation of slopes by precipitation

c)

Movement of rocks along fractures

d)

Oceanographic phenomena

6.

What is the most common natural disaster in the Philippines?

a)

Tornado

b)

Blizzard

c)

Typhoon

d)

Drought

7.

What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

a)

Movement of rocks along fractures

b)

Erosion and undercutting of slopes

c)

Saturation of slopes by precipitation

d)

Gravity acting on a slope

8.

What is the primary cause of landslides?

a)

Gravity acting on a slope

b)

Earthquakes

c)

Saturation of slopes by precipitation

d)

Erosion and undercutting of slopes

9.

What is the difference between natural disaster and natural hazard?

a)

Natural disaster is the outcome of natural hazards

b)

There is no difference

c)

Natural disaster is unpredictable, natural hazard is predictable

d)

Natural hazard is caused by human activities

10.

What are the causes why our country is prominent in natural phenomena?

a)

Location along tectonic plates

b)

Industrial pollution

c)

High population density

d)

Deforestation

11.

Erica is outside the building. Which action should she 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.

12.

During the initial stage of a disaster, almost all surface means of transportation within the community are disrupted by broken bridges, roads, and streets that are rendered impassable by landslides or floods. The restricted mobility of vehicles makes rescue and other emergency operations doubly difficult. What is this impact/ effect of disaster?

a)

economic impact

b)

social and political impact

c)

damage to critical facilities

d)

disruption of transportation

13.

All of the following are the effects of disasters EXCEPT ___________

a)

can destroy health infrastructure

b)

can cause an unexpected number of deaths

c)

can have adverse effects on the environment

d)

can cause the ability of every specie to reproduce

14.

A natural disaster can be a _____________ .

a)

phenomenon

b)

terrorism/industrial issues

c)

complex humanitarian emergencies

d)

technological/industrial issues

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

a)

disaster

b)

hazard

c)

phenomenon

d)

risk

18.

Which of the following is an example of man-caused disaster?

a)

Storm surges

b)

Flooded coastal areas

c)

Landslide on mining sites

d)

oil spills from shipping boat

19.

All of the following show effect of disasters EXCEPT__________.

a)

sustained public attention during the recovery phase

b)

displacement of populations

c)

damage to the ecological environment

d)

destruction of a population's homeland

20.

What is this inherently unexpected and happening that comes quickly without any warning?

a)

disaster

b)

hazard

c)

phenomenon

d)

risk