Causes of Fire Quiz
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What is the main reason why kitchen fires are the most common type of fire at home?

  • Improper disposal of lit cigarettes
  • Burning of dried leaves in the garden
  • Use of electronic chainsaw in cutting trees
  • Cooking is left unattended (correct)

Which of the following can lead to wildfires or grassfires?

  • Curious children
  • Burning of dried leaves in the garden (correct)
  • Leaking LPG tank
  • Human error induced fire

What should be done with electric cords when they are cracked, frayed, or discolored?

  • They should be thrown away (correct)
  • They should be left as is
  • They should be used with caution
  • They should be repaired with tape

Which material is a common cause of spontaneous combustion leading to fires?

<p>Oil-soaked rags left clumped together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of community preparedness plan?

<p>To lessen the impact of disasters on vulnerable populations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most common causes of household fires according to the text?

<p>Faulty electrical wirings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the lead agency in disaster response?

<p>Department of Interior and Local Government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Department of Social Welfare and Development?

<p>Provide basic subsistence needs of affected population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a tipping bucket rain gauge do?

<p>Sends signals to a receiver when there are heavy rainfalls (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency is responsible for disaster rehabilitation and recovery?

<p>National Economic Development Authority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010?

<p>Increase level of awareness of the community to threats and impacts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a hazard map highlight?

<p>Vulnerable areas to natural hazards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Doppler weather radar refer to?

<p>Instruments that send out electromagnetic signals which hit objects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be included in preparing a family emergency plan?

<p>All members of the family (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'RA 10121' is also known as:

<p>'Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es el propósito de la ley de Reducción y Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres de Filipinas de 2010?

<p>Definir los procedimientos para la rehabilitación y recuperación después de desastres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Qué hace un radar meteorológico de Doppler?

<p>Mide la velocidad y dirección del viento en una tormenta (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

¿Cuál es uno de los efectos potenciales del combustible diesel sobre el medio ambiente?

<p>Provocar la formación de smog fotoquímico (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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