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Which a natural hazard?
He attributed the spike to many people wading in floodwaters teeming with disease-causing bacteria. "We expect a lot
more cases in Rizal (province) and CALABARZON," Duque said, citing areas where hospital data is still coming in and
where floodwaters in heavily populated communities remain stagnating.
People walk past the damaged San Pedro Church in Loboc, Bohol after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the Visayas
area early Tuesday morning, October 15. At least 20 people have been killed when the earthquake destroyed buildings
in and around one of the major tourist hubs in the Philippines.
Based on a preliminary assessment, the foregone income in the economic sectors was estimated at PHP4.3 billion from
the effects of Taal Volcano's eruption, or 0.17 per cent in CALABARZON 2018 regional gross domestic product (GRDP)
(Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon).
Transportation and communication facilities are an example of what elements?
Which of the following refers to people, properties, systems or any other elements in hazard-prone areas that may have
losses due to disasters?
Which of the following can be done to reduce the vulnerability of children?

A. Ensure gender equality.
B. Conduct parenting seminar to parents.
C. Provide opportunities to generate income.
D. Transfer them to facilities where they can stay with others of the same age.
Which of the following is the best way to help the senior citizens cope with the effects of disaster?
A. Provide special work arrangements C. Provide immediate medical assistance
B. Initiate transfer to nursing facilities D. Conduct seminars promoting recovery
Which of the following challenges is faced by ethnic minorities when coping with hazards?
A. displacement C. loss of livelihood
B. language differences D. all of the above
Which of the following reason is TRUE why some physical structures are more vulnerable than others?
The design and type of materials used in an establishment is under what dimension of vulnerability?
Which of the following can be classified as environmental vulnerability?

A. Inaccessible roads after an earthquake
B. Agricultural plains contaminated by chemicals
C. Lack of peace and security in community borders
D. Residential areas being flooded after a super typhoon
Which of the following shows vulnerability of physical elements to fire?

A. tourism activities C. livelihood and business
B. ethnic minority groups D. residential establishments
Which of the following can decrease disaster risk to fire?

A. Use light-weight construction materials. C. Remove vulnerable populations.
B. Skip issuance of building permits. D. Install warning devices.
Why are old buildings, bridges and towers more vulnerable to disaster?
A. Their construction was not monitored by trained personnel.
B. Materials used are not as strong as when they were new.
C. They have been abandoned.
D. None of the above.
Why are light-weight materials more vulnerable to typhoon?
A. They easily catch fire C. They withstand strong winds.
B. They change color when wet. D. They deteriorate faster through time.
What can be done to reduce vulnerability of a room to earthquake?

A. Plan location of furniture to allow free movement C. Identify escape routes.
B. Secure heavy equipment with screw or straps. D. All of the above.
What can be done to reduce the vulnerability of marginalized sectors to disaster?

A. Conduct trainings to promote awareness and resilience.
B. Relocate them to more safe evacuation centers.
C. Provide income-generating opportunities.
D. None of the above.
Which of the following includes changes in human behavior to reduce hazard or the exposure to its effects?
Which statement best describes a hazard?

A. All hazards are due to the forces of nature. C. All hazards are disasters.
B. All hazards may cause dangers or threats. D. All hazards are man-made.
Increased salination of freshwater is what particular type of impact of a hazard?

A. biological B. environmental C. economic D. physical
Malformations among newborn babies caused by a chemical hazard are what type of impact?
Which of the following is an environmental impact of hazard?

A. Increase in the number of endangered species. C. Loss of cultural diversity.
B. Stability of flora and fauna. D. Ecological Balance.
What earthquake hazard can cause fissuring, and sinking and tilting of structures?
Which of the following is a natural sign of an impending tsunami?

A. Murky Sea water. C. High tide and low tide.
B. Elevated Sea level. D. Earthquake in the coastal area.
What could be the physical impact of earthquakes?

A. Loss of sources of living.
B. Widespread loss of housing.
C. Loss of job due to displacement.
D. Depression and chronic anxiety.
Which increases the severity of the effects of ground shaking to buildings and infrastructures?
A. Construction of poorly designed buildings and infrastructures.
B. Construction of houses and buildings in a more stable ground.
C. Regular repair and maintenance of buildings and physical structures.
D. All choices
Which factor increases the occurrence of earthquake-induced landslides?

A. Mild precipitation or rainfall. C. Ground is less saturated with water.
B. Greater slope inclination of land. D. Weak weathering and shearing of rocks.
In schools, which of the following are possible hazards during an earthquake that you must identify in hazard mapping
or school watch activity?
A. glass window panels C. obstructions in emergency exits
B. cabinets and bookcases D. all choices
What must you do as a preparation before an earthquake?

A. Do not enter damaged buildings.
B. Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets, and other heavy objects.
C. Engage yourself in training activities that promote safety and disaster preparedness.
D. Once the designated evacuation is reached, stay there until advised by government authorities.
What must you do after an earthquake?

A. Participate in earthquake drills.
B. Be alert and expect aftershocks.
C. Stay inside until the shaking stops.
D. Familiarize with the location of fire extinguishers, alarms and first aid kits.
What must be the response of a person during an earthquake?

A. Conduct a headcount. C. Listen and be updated to the news.
B. Do the “duck, cover, and hold on”. D. Evacuate immediately to open spaces.
What volcanic hazard is characterized as a mix of hot lava blocks, ash, pumice, and volcanic gas?
The speed of lava flows is affected by what factor?
A. Steepness of the ground. C. Volcanic gases in the magma.
B. Temperature inside the volcano. D. All of the above.
Which of the following is a volcanic hazard that can cause climate cooling?
What must you do if there is a volcanic ash fall?
What precautionary intervention you need to do after a volcanic eruption?
What information can be obtained from a volcano hazard map?
What is the importance of volcano hazard maps?
Ash and dust particles are what type of volcanic hazards?
What volcanic hazard is characterized by the propelling of rock fragments on flying trajectories?
Which of the following is a sign of an impending volcanic eruption?
What must you do before a volcanic eruption?

A. Prepare survival and first aid kits.
B. Check all the damages at your houses.
C. Seek cover in case of pyroclastic falls and ballistic projectiles.
D. Wait for further announcements about the volcanic activities.
Which of the following event is identified as a disaster?

A. A typhoon forming the in the Pacific Ocean.
B. The potential loss of life, injury or destroyed assets.
C. The unmanned auto-driving car of Tesla fell down the cliff.
D. A storm surge hit the residential coastline of Leyte resulting in death and damage to property.
What is the condition determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes that increases
the susceptibility of an individual, a community, assets or systems to the impacts of hazards?
Flooding in lowlands due to a landslide in a river or a body of water is an example of _______________.
Which of the following is a positive effect that can sometimes emerge in the aftermath of a disaster?
A. Increased community cohesion
B. Widespread panic
C. Decreased social support
D. Lowered awareness of risk
During the quarantine, many business establishments were forced to close, which affect the ___________.
Which among the following is NOT a result of disasters?
A. Displacement of populations.
B. Damage to the ecological environment.
C. Adequate supply of goods and services.
D. Destruction of a population’s homeland.
Which of the following location is prone to tsunami?

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Which a natural hazard?

Transportation and communication facilities are an example of what elements?

Which of the following can be done to reduce the vulnerability of children?

Which of the following can be classified as environmental vulnerability?

Which of the following shows vulnerability of physical elements to fire?

Which of the following can decrease disaster risk to fire?

What can be done to reduce vulnerability of a room to earthquake?

What can be done to reduce the vulnerability of marginalized sectors to disaster?

Which statement best describes a hazard?

Increased salination of freshwater is what particular type of impact of a hazard?

Which of the following is an environmental impact of hazard?

Which of the following is a natural sign of an impending tsunami?

What could be the physical impact of earthquakes?

Which factor increases the occurrence of earthquake-induced landslides?

What must you do as a preparation before an earthquake?

What must you do after an earthquake?

What must be the response of a person during an earthquake?

What precautionary intervention you need to do after a volcanic eruption?

What information can be obtained from a volcano hazard map?

What is the importance of volcano hazard maps?

Ash and dust particles are what type of volcanic hazards?

Which of the following is a sign of an impending volcanic eruption?

What must you do before a volcanic eruption?

Which of the following event is identified as a disaster?

Which of the following location is prone to tsunami?

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