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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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.
Earthquake
Volcanic Eruption
Landslide
Avalanche
How many active volcanoes does the Philippines have?
20
22
24
26
What is the primary cause of tsunamis?
Underwater volcanic eruptions
High tide and low pressure
Earthquakes under the ocean
Strong winds over the ocean
What is the primary cause of volcanic eruptions?
Movement of rocks along fractures
Pressure build-up from magma
Erosion and undercutting of slopes
Saturation of slopes by precipitation
What is the primary cause of tropical cyclones?
Erosion and undercutting of slopes
Saturation of slopes by precipitation
Movement of rocks along fractures
Oceanographic phenomena
What is the most common natural disaster in the Philippines?
Tornado
Blizzard
Typhoon
Drought
What is the primary cause of earthquakes?
Movement of rocks along fractures
Erosion and undercutting of slopes
Saturation of slopes by precipitation
Gravity acting on a slope
What is the primary cause of landslides?
Gravity acting on a slope
Earthquakes
Saturation of slopes by precipitation
Erosion and undercutting of slopes
What is the difference between natural disaster and natural hazard?
Natural disaster is the outcome of natural hazards
There is no difference
Natural disaster is unpredictable, natural hazard is predictable
Natural hazard is caused by human activities
What are the causes why our country is prominent in natural phenomena?
Location along tectonic plates
Industrial pollution
High population density
Deforestation
Erica is outside the building. Which action should she do when she feels the ground is shaking?
Stay away from trees, powerlines, post and concrete structures.
Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides.
If near the shore and feel and earthquake, especially if it’s too strong, move quickly to higher grounds.
All of the above.
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?
economic impact
social and political impact
damage to critical facilities
disruption of transportation
All of the following are the effects of disasters EXCEPT ___________
can destroy health infrastructure
can cause an unexpected number of deaths
can have adverse effects on the environment
can cause the ability of every specie to reproduce
A natural disaster can be a _____________ .
phenomenon
terrorism/industrial issues
complex humanitarian emergencies
technological/industrial issues
Which of the following is a sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property?
disaster
hazard
phenomenon
risk
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 _______________.
disaster risk
disaster mitigation
disaster preparedness
disaster prevention
It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm.
disaster
hazard
phenomenon
risk
Which of the following is an example of man-caused disaster?
Storm surges
Flooded coastal areas
Landslide on mining sites
oil spills from shipping boat
All of the following show effect of disasters EXCEPT__________.
sustained public attention during the recovery phase
displacement of populations
damage to the ecological environment
destruction of a population's homeland
What is this inherently unexpected and happening that comes quickly without any warning?
disaster
hazard
phenomenon
risk
