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

Flashcards

Why are kitchen fires common?

Cooking being left unattended is the main cause.

What garden activity causes fires?

Burning dried leaves can easily spread.

Damaged electric cords?

Cracked, frayed, or discolored electric cords should be discarded.

What material causes spontaneous fires?

Oil-soaked rags can spontaneously combust when left clumped.

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Goal of community preparedness?

To lessen the impact of disasters on vulnerable populations.

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Household fire cause?

Faulty electrical wirings are a common cause of household fires.

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Lead disaster response agency?

The Department of Interior and Local Government is the lead agency.

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DSDW's disaster goal?

To provide basic subsistence needs to the affected population.

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Tipping bucket rain gauge?

Sends signals to a receiver during heavy rainfalls.

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Agency for rehabilitation?

National Economic Development Authority handles disaster recovery.

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RA 10121's awareness goal?

Increase community awareness of threats and impacts.

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What does a Hazard map highlight?

Highlights areas vulnerable to natural hazards.

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Doppler weather radar?

Instruments sending electromagnetic signals to detect objects.

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Who plans emergency?

All members of the family should be included.

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RA 10121 is also known as?

'Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010'.

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