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WorksheetsPractice for Finals in Earth Science — Multiple Choice
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. What causes most earthquakes on Earth?
Movement of tectonic plates along faults
Melting of glaciers and ice caps
Rotation of the Earth on its axis
Erosion of rocks by wind and water
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. Which tectonic feature is most responsible for frequent earthquakes in the Philippines?
Coral reefs
Philippine Fault Zone
Continental shelf
River deltas
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. The Philippines experiences many earthquakes because it is located along the:
Arctic Circle
Pacific Ring of Fire
Mediterranean Ridge
Sahara Tectonic Belt
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. What type of plate boundary usually produces the strongest earthquakes?
Divergent boundary (plates move apart)
Convergent boundary (plates collide)
Transform boundary (plates slide past each other)
Passive boundary (plates are stable)
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. Which of the following best describes the main geologic cause of earthquakes in Cebu?
Movement along local fault systems such as the Central Cebu Fault
Pressure changes in the Earth’s atmosphere
Volcanic eruptions in nearby islands
Strong ocean currents in the Visayas Sea
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. What happens when stress builds up along a fault line and is suddenly released?
A volcano erupts
An earthquake occurs
A landslide happens
A tsunami forms immediately
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. Which of the following describes a fault?
A deep trench in the ocean
A crack in the Earth’s crust where movement occurs
A mountain formed by erosion
A type of volcano
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. Which statement correctly describes how earthquakes shape the Earth’s surface?
Earthquakes smooth out mountains and valleys
Earthquakes have no effect on the landscape
Earthquakes can uplift, fracture, or lower parts of the Earth’s crust
Earthquakes create only temporary ground shaking with no lasting change
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. What is a common effect of strong earthquakes on human structures?
Increase in soil fertility
Cracking or collapse of buildings and bridges
Growth of new forests
Decrease in river flow
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. Which of the following human activities can increase the risk or damage from earthquakes?
Building on soft or reclaimed land without proper engineering
Planting trees in mountain areas
Constructing earthquake-resistant buildings
Practicing regular earthquake drills
Multiple Choice: Shade the correct answer on your bubble sheet. Why is disaster preparedness important in earthquake-prone areas like the Philippines?
It can stop earthquakes from happening
It helps people respond safely and reduces loss of life and property
It increases the number of fault lines
What is the purpose of conducting regular earthquake drills in schools and workplaces?
To predict when the next earthquake will occur
To test people’s memory of past earthquakes
To train people to react calmly and correctly during real earthquakes
To measure the intensity of earthquakes
Which of the following BEST reflects a strong disaster risk reduction and management program?
Waiting for government aid after disasters
Promoting community awareness, safe infrastructure, and quick response systems
Ignoring hazard maps and evacuation plans
Relocating only after major damage occurs
A fault system in Cebu suddenly moves after years of accumulated stress. What does this suggest about the island’s tectonic setting?
Cebu is not affected by plate movement because it is in the middle of the archipelago.
Cebu is influenced by nearby fault zones caused by complex plate interactions.
Fault movement in Cebu happens only due to volcanic eruptions in Mindanao.
Cebu’s earthquakes are random and unrelated to plate tectonics.
After a strong earthquake, several bridges in central Cebu collapse while others remain intact. What conclusion can be drawn?
Earthquakes selectively destroy structures made of concrete.
The intensity of shaking depends on building materials and design quality.
The bridges that collapsed were hit directly by a fault rupture.
All bridges will collapse if an earthquake is strong enough.
In a barangay located near a known fault line, residents continue to build homes without following safety codes. Which factor increases the risk of disaster the most?
The fault’s depth beneath the surface
The direction of the wind during the quake
The lack of compliance with earthquake-resistant building designs
The number of trees around the area
A student compares two Philippine regions: one has frequent but weak earthquakes, while the other rarely experiences quakes but suffers severe damage when one occurs. What can the student infer?
Frequent small earthquakes release stress and reduce the chance of major damage.
The region with rare earthquakes is safer to live in.
Earthquake damage depends only on magnitude, not frequency.
Both regions have the same risk level.
During a magnitude 6.5 earthquake, Cebu’s limestone foundation amplified ground shaking in some areas. What does this reveal about the relationship between geology and earthquake effects?
Ground type has no effect on earthquake shaking.
Soft or porous rocks can increase the intensity of ground motion.
Earthquakes affect all ground types equally.
Limestone prevents structural damage from shaking.
After several earthquakes, PHIVOLCS introduced a community-based hazard mapping program. What is the main goal of this initiative?
To predict exactly when the next earthquake will occur
To identify high-risk zones and improve local preparedness plans
To stop all building activities near fault lines
To measure aftershock magnitudes only
A city council reviews its disaster response after a recent earthquake and finds that information dissemination was slow. Which improvement best strengthens community resilience?
Rely solely on national-level announcements
Establish local early warning systems and strengthen communication networks
Wait for international aid before responding
Conduct fewer drills to reduce panic
As an Earth Science consultant, what would be the BEST recommendation based on tectonic and seismic principles for building a hospital near fault-prone communities?
Relocate the hospital to a geologically stable site farther from the fault and enforce earthquake-resistant building standards.
Proceed with construction as long as the hospital has a basement for shelter.
Build on the fault line but use stronger materials to minimize cost.
Delay the project until after the next major earthquake occurs.
After a magnitude 7.0 earthquake, reports show that communities with active disaster drills experienced fewer casualties than those that did not. What conclusion can you draw to improve national disaster management programs?
Require more emergency equipment in every city.
Focus only on urban centers for preparedness programs.
Stop holding earthquake drills to reduce panic.
Expand regular community-based drills and education nationwide to strengthen preparedness and resilience.
What is the primary energy source that drives the formation of typhoons?
Heat from warm ocean waters
Wind blowing from mountain ranges
Heat from volcanic eruptions
Radiation from the Sun’s surface
Which of the following conditions is necessary for a typhoon to form?
Cold sea surface temperatures below 20°C
Warm ocean waters above 26.5°C
Dry air and strong high-pressure systems
Weak rotation near the equator
The term eye of the typhoon refers to:
The outermost band of strong winds
The calm center with low pressure and clear skies
The region with the heaviest rainfall
The uppermost part of the storm clouds
Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for issuing typhoon warnings?
PHIVOLCS
DOST
PAGASA
DENR
What is the main cause of storm surges during strong typhoons?
Earthquake-triggered tsunamis
Strong winds pushing seawater toward the coast
Heavy rainfall alone
Tidal waves from lunar gravity
Which of the following factors can make a community more vulnerable to typhoon damage?
Strong building codes and evacuation centers
Coastal settlements with poor housing
Widespread tree planting and mangrove restoration
Efficient early warning systems
Which part of the Philippines is usually hit first by incoming typhoons?
Western Luzon
Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region
Palawan and Mindoro
Central Mindanao
What do meteorologists use to track and monitor typhoons in real time?
Rain gauges
Satellites and weather radars
Barometers alone
Ground thermometers
Which of the following is an example of a long-term adaptation strategy against typhoons?
Temporary evacuation during storms
Rebuilding homes in the same coastal danger zone
Constructing typhoon-resilient infrastructure
Ignoring early warning signals
What is one environmental effect of repeated typhoons in agricultural regions?
Permanent soil enrichment
Increased biodiversity in farmland
Soil erosion and crop destruction
Restoration of coral reefs
The Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is important because:
It marks the region where typhoons weaken
It determines which storms PAGASA monitors and names
It shows where earthquakes occur
It limits the country’s fishing boundaries
How can mangrove forests reduce the impact of typhoons on coastal communities?
By absorbing floodwater and reducing storm surge
By increasing rainfall in coastal areas
By preventing all typhoons from forming
By weakening the Earth’s rotation
Which of the following best describes a resilient community?
A community that ignores typhoon warnings but recovers fast
A community that depends only on government aid after disasters
A community that prepares, adapts, and rebuilds stronger after disasters
A community that avoids all coastal areas permanently
A coastal town in Samar was severely flooded after a typhoon despite having sea walls. Which factor most likely worsened the flooding?
The town’s elevation was too high for drainage to work effectively.
The sea walls redirected water inland during the storm surge.
The community did not experience any rainfall.
The sea walls absorbed too much rainwater.
During Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), many homes near the coast were completely destroyed, while those built farther inland had less damage. What does this situation show about disaster preparedness?
Elevation and distance from the shoreline play a key role in minimizing storm surge damage.
Typhoons affect only areas close to volcanoes.
Wind speed is always stronger in mountainous areas.
Typhoons only destroy wooden houses, not concrete ones.
A community noticed that every year, typhoons are becoming stronger and rainfall more intense. Which of the following best explains this observation?
The Earth is moving closer to the Sun.
Climate change is increasing ocean temperatures, fueling stronger storms.
The Philippines is moving toward the equator.
The ozone layer is becoming thicker and trapping heat.
After a series of strong typhoons, a province decided to restore mangrove forests and restrict construction near coastal areas. What type of approach is this?
Climate adaptation and natural protection strategy
Economic expansion for tourism development
Emergency evacuation planning only
Urbanization and land reclamation project
In a community meeting, residents complained that they received typhoon warnings too late. Which improvement would most effectively solve this problem?
Relying only on TV announcements
Strengthening communication networks for early warning systems
Waiting for the next typhoon season to prepare
Avoiding the use of mobile alerts to reduce panic
After Typhoon Odette, farmers in Bohol started using flood-resistant rice varieties. What does this decision illustrate?
Human activities that worsen typhoons
Short-term emergency response
Long-term adaptation to recurring climate hazards
Abandonment of agricultural livelihoods
Imagine a future scenario where sea surface temperatures around the Philippines rise by 2°C. Based on your understanding of typhoon formation, which long-term plan would best help coastal communities adapt to the expected increase in stronger and more frequent typhoons?
Develop floating evacuation centers and strengthen mangrove restoration projects.
Build taller billboards to warn people during storms.
Encourage communities to relocate closer to the shore for faster rescue operations.
Reduce science funding for weather forecasting to save government costs.
A major typhoon caused widespread blackouts, collapsed bridges, and food shortages. Local officials want to rebuild—but smarter. Which integrated strategy would make the community most resilient to future typhoons?
Reconstruct infrastructure with climate-resilient designs and establish renewable microgrids for power supply.
Rebuild houses quickly without following building codes.
Focus only on repairing roads while ignoring coastal protection.
Delay rehabilitation projects to save funds for entertainment programs.
What primarily causes tornadoes to form in the atmosphere?
Strong vertical wind shear creating a rotating updraft in a severe thunderstorm
Cooling from clear skies at night
Rising air within a weak sea breeze
The Coriolis effect acting directly on surface winds
The Lake Nyos Disaster in Cameroon (1986) was caused by which natural process?
A volcanic eruption releasing toxic carbon dioxide gas from a lake
An earthquake that caused a tsunami
A strong typhoon hitting the area
A glacier melting and flooding nearby villages
The Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960 remains the strongest ever recorded, with a magnitude of 9.5. What was its primary geologic cause?
Collision of two continental plates
Subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate
Eruption of a large volcano
Movement along a transform fault boundary
One major lesson from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) is the importance of:
Ignoring early warnings to avoid panic
Building homes and cities closer to the coastline
Strengthening early-warning systems and disaster preparedness programs
Relying only on international aid instead of local preparation
After the Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak (1965) in the United States, scientists emphasized the importance of public communication in reducing casualties. Which action would BEST apply this lesson to typhoon preparedness in the Philippines?
Conduct more scientific studies but keep results within government agencies
Use clear and timely public warnings through media and local announcements
Focus disaster funds only on rebuilding after disasters occur
Rely solely on international weather updates rather than local data
The Huascarán Avalanche (1970) in Peru killed thousands after a powerful earthquake triggered a massive landslide. Which preventive measure could reduce similar disasters in mountainous regions of the Philippines?
Building more houses on steep slopes to save space
Ignoring geological surveys to reduce construction costs
Implementing strict zoning laws and early warning systems for landslides
Planting shallow-rooted trees that increase slope instability
Imagine you are part of a disaster management team in a coastal Philippine town that frequently experiences storm surges and typhoon flooding. Based on lessons from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) and similar global disasters, which long-term strategy would most effectively reduce both loss of life and property damage?
Relocate vulnerable communities to elevated areas and restore mangrove forests as natural barriers
Focus only on distributing relief goods after every typhoon
Build more concrete seawalls without considering environmental impact
Wait for foreign aid before starting any local preparedness programs
What is the main driving force behind the movement of tectonic plates?
Ocean currents
Convection currents in the mantle
Gravity of the Moon
Solar radiation
The boundary where two plates move away from each other is called:
Convergent boundary
Divergent boundary
Transform boundary
Subduction zone
What usually forms when two continental plates collide?
Ocean trench
Mountain range
Volcano island
Rift valley
Which Philippine government agency monitors earthquakes and volcanic activity?
PAGASA
PHIVOLCS
NDRRMC
DENR
The shaking intensity felt during an earthquake depends mainly on:
The color of the rocks
The soil type and distance from the epicenter
The moon phase
The air pressure
Which layer of the Earth is responsible for plate movement?
Crust
Mantle
Outer core
Inner core
What do seismologists use to record earthquake vibrations?
Barometer
Seismograph
Thermometer
Anemometer
A sudden vertical movement of the sea floor during an undersea earthquake can produce a:
Tornado
Storm surge
Tsunami
Typhoon
What type of energy is released during an earthquake?
Chemical energy
Thermal energy
Seismic energy
Nuclear energy
Which of the following faults directly affects Cebu?
Digdig Fault
Central Cebu Fault System
West Valley Fault
Guinayangan Fault
Which statement best explains why the Philippines experiences many typhoons annually?
It lies along the equator where ocean waters are warm.
It is surrounded by cold air masses.
It is located far from large oceans.
It has no mountain ranges.
The rotating movement of typhoons in the Northern Hemisphere is caused by:
Coriolis effect
Ocean salinity
Solar radiation
Continental drift
When a typhoon enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), PAGASA gives it:
A local name
A numeric code only
A satellite number
An international name only
What scale measures the strength of typhoons based on wind speed?
Fujita Scale
Saffir–Simpson Scale
Richter Scale
Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale
Which part of a typhoon has the calmest weather conditions?
Rainbands
Eye wall
Eye
Spiral clouds
Which phenomenon causes strong winds that push seawater onto land during a typhoon?
Storm surge
Seismic wave
Ocean current
Tornado
What season in the Philippines is most prone to typhoons?
December to February
March to May
June to November
January to March
Which factor increases a community’s resilience to typhoons?
Ignoring weather bulletins
Planting mangroves and maintaining drainage systems
Building homes on riverbanks
Cutting trees near coastal areas
Which global event can intensify typhoons due to warmer ocean temperatures?
El Niño
Aurora Borealis
Polar vortex
Earth’s rotation
A community that regularly conducts clean-up drives, maintains drainage systems, and follows evacuation plans demonstrates:
Disaster preparedness
Economic growth
Urbanization
Panic behavior
Which type of extreme event involves the rapid downward movement of snow or ice?
Tornado
Avalanche
Tsunami
Typhoon
Which disaster released carbon dioxide gas that suffocated people and animals in 1986?
Typhoon Haiyan
Lake Nyos Disaster
Great Chilean Earthquake
Huascarán Avalanche
The Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak (1965) primarily demonstrated the importance of:
Monitoring volcanic gases
Early warning and public communication systems
Building stronger dams
Expanding urban settlements
What was the main cause of the Huascarán Avalanche in 1970?
A volcanic eruption
A massive earthquake that destabilized ice and rock
A typhoon striking the Andes
Heavy rainfall and snow melt
The Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960 generated destructive tsunamis that reached:
Only Chile
The Pacific coasts, including Hawaii and Japan
The Atlantic Ocean
The Indian Ocean
Which Philippine typhoon in 2013 recorded winds exceeding 300 km/h and caused massive storm surges?
Typhoon Odette
Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)
Typhoon Pablo
Typhoon Rolly
The term “disaster risk reduction” refers to:
Ignoring hazard warnings to avoid panic
Reducing exposure and vulnerability to hazards through preparation
Waiting for disasters to happen before acting
Predicting earthquakes precisely
Which organization coordinates disaster response in the Philippines?
NDRRMC
PAGASA
PHIVOLCS
DOST
What type of map shows areas at risk of earthquakes, floods, or landslides?
Political map
Hazard map
Population map
Climatic map
Which group is most vulnerable during natural disasters?
Wealthy residents in high-rise condos
Coastal and low-income communities
Government officials
Tourists staying in hotels
A city lies near a fault line but has strict building codes and regular drills. What does this demonstrate?
Scientific ignorance
Structural vulnerability
Community resilience and preparedness
Unnecessary expense
After a typhoon, flooded streets persist for days. Which urban planning mistake likely worsened this?
Maintaining wide green spaces
Paving over natural drainage and waterways
Installing efficient sewer systems
Limiting coastal development
Farmers in Leyte notice declining rice yields after repeated typhoons. What’s the likely cause?
Fertile soil improvement
Soil erosion and nutrient loss
Increase in pollinators
Decrease in rainfall
An earthquake occurs offshore and triggers a tsunami. Which warning measure is most crucial?
Evacuating coastal areas immediately
Waiting for official tsunami confirmation
Running toward the shoreline to check water levels
Staying indoors until waves arrive
A barangay conducts regular disaster drills but still struggles with slow information flow. What improvement should they prioritize?
Implementing a streamlined emergency communication system with clear chains of command and reliable alert channels
Holding more evacuation drills without changing procedures
Purchasing additional rescue boats as a first step
Building a larger evacuation center gymnasium
Why might unregulated mining increase earthquake-related hazards?
It strengthens rock layers
It destabilizes slopes and creates artificial fault lines
It prevents ground shaking
It increases groundwater storage
What lesson can be drawn from the Great Chilean Earthquake’s massive tsunami?
Tsunamis only affect local coastlines
Global cooperation is needed for early warning systems
Deep-sea quakes are harmless
The event had no international impact
How does deforestation worsen the effects of typhoons?
It reduces rainfall in coastal areas
It increases runoff, floods, and landslides
It prevents wind from reaching cities
It strengthens tree roots
A local government invests in mangrove reforestation and elevated evacuation shelters. This is an example of:
Climate adaptation and mitigation strategy
Economic expansion
Tourism development
Political campaign project
When the ground liquefies during strong shaking, what happens to structures?
They remain stable
They tilt or sink because the soil loses strength
They become more earthquake-resistant
They bounce back upright
During a school drill, some students panic while others guide classmates safely outside. What does this show about preparedness?
Emotional response is unpredictable and drills improve real-life behavior.
Drills are ineffective.
Panic always leads to safety.
Only teachers should lead evacuations.
After analyzing hazard maps, engineers decide to avoid building near the Central Cebu Fault. What scientific principle supports this decision?
Understanding of plate tectonics and fault activity
Astrology-based forecasting
Seasonal rainfall patterns
Political zoning laws
What major weakness was revealed after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines?
Overreliance on local weather updates
Inadequate early warning dissemination and evacuation systems
Lack of international aid
Too much rainfall measurement
What innovation could best enhance local disaster communication in rural barangays?
Real-time SMS alert systems linked to PAGASA
Reliance on printed bulletins only
Removing radio communication networks
Posting warnings after the event
Imagine Cebu experiences consecutive earthquakes and typhoons within one month. Which integrated approach would best protect its population?
Implement a multi-hazard preparedness plan combining early warning, resilient infrastructure, and community drills
Focus solely on earthquake response and ignore typhoon hazards
Wait for national agencies to respond after each event
Rely on volunteer rescue teams without prior training
Suppose a barangay wants to be a national model for disaster preparedness. What long-term policy should it adopt?
Incorporate DRRM education in schools and require yearly drills.
Avoid discussing disasters to prevent fear.
Build only temporary shelters.
Depend entirely on NGOs.
Climate projections show stronger storms in the next decade. What policy should the Philippine government prioritize?
Climate-resilient housing programs and mangrove restoration
Expanding coastal settlements for trade
Removing flood control systems
Focusing solely on economic growth
If PHIVOLCS detects a new active fault in Cebu, what should city planners immediately do?
Revise land-use plans and update hazard maps
Continue building as usual
Hide the data to prevent panic
Focus only on tourism projects
Imagine a future typhoon causes nationwide power failure. Which innovation could help maintain critical services?
Decentralized renewable energy microgrids
Building taller billboards
Using candles for hospitals
Relying solely on imported fuel
If you were to design a nationwide resilience campaign, which slogan would best represent scientific understanding and action?
“Science Saves Lives: Prepare, Adapt, and Rebuild Stronger.”
“Stay Calm—Disasters Are Unstoppable.”
“Ignore Warnings, Trust Luck.”
“Wait for Help Before Acting.”
