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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is ground subsidence primarily caused by?
Volcanic eruptions
Removal of subsurface support
Heavy rainfall
Earthquake activity
Which of the following is a natural cause of ground subsidence?
Fracking
Pumping groundwater
Tectonic motion
Mining activities
What type of ground subsidence occurs due to the dissolution of limestone?
Cover-subsidence
Ground settlement
Sinkhole formation
Cover-collapse
Which factor does NOT influence landslide development?
Geological factors
Morphological factors
Human activities
Temperature changes
What is a leading cause of rainfall-induced landslides?
Earthquake activity
Vegetation growth
Slope saturation of water
Soil erosion
What is the primary cause of coastal erosion?
Wave action
Soil saturation
Human construction
Vegetation loss
What is a bolide?
A type of earthquake
A geological formation
A celestial body entering Earth's atmosphere
A type of meteorological hazard
What is the calmest part of a typhoon called?
Eye
Eyewall
Core
Outer bands
What is the purpose of a storm surge warning?
To alert about high winds
To inform about potential flooding
To predict rainfall
To provide evacuation routes
What does El Niño typically bring?
Cooler temperatures
More intense storms
Severe droughts
Increased rainfall
What is the fire triangle composed of?
Oxygen, heat, and fuel
Oxygen, carbon, and heat
Oxygen, smoke, and fire
Fuel, smoke, and heat
Which of the following is a major cause of fire incidents in the Philippines?
Natural gas leaks
Wildfires
Faulty electrical wiring
Chemical spills
What is the first phase of a fire?
Decay
Ignition
Growth
Flashover
What is the role of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?
To enforce fire safety regulations
To manage disaster response and recovery
To conduct geological surveys
To monitor weather patterns
What is the purpose of flood hazard maps?
To assess earthquake risks
To monitor storm surges
To predict rainfall
To anticipate flooding extent and damage
