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What type of flooding is characterized by a large amount of rainfall causing a river to overflow?
What type of flooding is characterized by a large amount of rainfall causing a river to overflow?
- Coastal flooding
- River flooding (correct)
- Flash flooding
- Urban flooding
Which region in the Philippines experiences about 16 felt earthquakes per year, making it earthquake-prone?
Which region in the Philippines experiences about 16 felt earthquakes per year, making it earthquake-prone?
- Eastern Mindanao (correct)
- Central Luzon
- Samara
- Leyte
What type of flooding is common in flood plains and occurs when water overtops river banks or infiltrates flat areas?
What type of flooding is common in flood plains and occurs when water overtops river banks or infiltrates flat areas?
- Coastal flooding
- Urban flooding
- Flash flooding
- Sheet flooding (correct)
In what year did the Killer Flash Flood occur in Ormoc, resulting in a high number of casualties due to Typhoon Uring (Thelma)?
In what year did the Killer Flash Flood occur in Ormoc, resulting in a high number of casualties due to Typhoon Uring (Thelma)?
Which type of flooding is caused by storm surges, high tides, and tsunamis affecting coastal areas?
Which type of flooding is caused by storm surges, high tides, and tsunamis affecting coastal areas?
What is the primary reason for the increased risk of floods along the coast due to sea level rise?
What is the primary reason for the increased risk of floods along the coast due to sea level rise?
What is the main difference between a fast/sudden onset disaster and a slow onset disaster?
What is the main difference between a fast/sudden onset disaster and a slow onset disaster?
Which of the following is a notable example of a slow onset disaster that has impacted the Philippines?
Which of the following is a notable example of a slow onset disaster that has impacted the Philippines?
What is a key reason why typhoons can pose a major flood risk in the Philippines?
What is a key reason why typhoons can pose a major flood risk in the Philippines?
Which of the following is a key type of flooding that can occur due to typhoons in the Philippines?
Which of the following is a key type of flooding that can occur due to typhoons in the Philippines?
What is a major risk factor that can increase the flood impacts of typhoons in the Philippines?
What is a major risk factor that can increase the flood impacts of typhoons in the Philippines?
Which of the following is an example of a major typhoon that has caused significant flooding in the Philippines?
Which of the following is an example of a major typhoon that has caused significant flooding in the Philippines?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between risk, hazards, and emergencies?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between risk, hazards, and emergencies?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between impact, exposure, vulnerability, and coping capacity in the context of disasters?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between impact, exposure, vulnerability, and coping capacity in the context of disasters?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between a disaster and a catastrophe?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between a disaster and a catastrophe?
According to the information provided, which of the following factors can contribute to increasing the impact of a disaster?
According to the information provided, which of the following factors can contribute to increasing the impact of a disaster?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between institutions, infrastructure, and coping capacity in the context of disasters?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between institutions, infrastructure, and coping capacity in the context of disasters?
