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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the lead agency in disaster response?

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

    Which government agency is responsible for disaster rehabilitation and recovery?

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

    What does a hazard map highlight?

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

    What does Doppler weather radar refer to?

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

    Who should be included in preparing a family emergency plan?

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

    'RA 10121' is also known as:

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

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