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Which hydro-meteorological hazard indicates below-average sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific?
Which hydro-meteorological hazard indicates below-average sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific?
- Storm surge
- El Niña (correct)
- El Niño
- Thunderstorm
What phenomenon causes abnormal sea level rise during tropical cyclones?
What phenomenon causes abnormal sea level rise during tropical cyclones?
- El Niña
- Storm surge (correct)
- Thunderstorm
- El Niño
El Niño is associated with a periodic cooling of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.
El Niño is associated with a periodic cooling of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.
False (B)
What is the term for the overflow of water onto normally dry land during heavy rain?
What is the term for the overflow of water onto normally dry land during heavy rain?
A ______ occurs due to strong winds and low atmospheric pressures during tropical cyclones.
A ______ occurs due to strong winds and low atmospheric pressures during tropical cyclones.
Which of the following is NOT considered a hydro-meteorological hazard?
Which of the following is NOT considered a hydro-meteorological hazard?
Match the following hydro-meteorological hazards with their definitions:
Match the following hydro-meteorological hazards with their definitions:
A thunderstorm typically brings dry weather and low winds.
A thunderstorm typically brings dry weather and low winds.
Which secondary effect of an earthquake is described as the collapse of buildings caused by earthquake vibrating water-saturated fill or unconsolidated soil?
Which secondary effect of an earthquake is described as the collapse of buildings caused by earthquake vibrating water-saturated fill or unconsolidated soil?
Loss of lives is considered a secondary hazard caused by an earthquake.
Loss of lives is considered a secondary hazard caused by an earthquake.
What is the phenomenon called where soil density decreases due to tectonic activity?
What is the phenomenon called where soil density decreases due to tectonic activity?
Liquefaction is caused by ___________.
Liquefaction is caused by ___________.
Which of the following is NOT a secondary hazard caused by an earthquake?
Which of the following is NOT a secondary hazard caused by an earthquake?
Match the following causes to their effects:
Match the following causes to their effects:
Smoke alarms are effective only when they are tested every month.
Smoke alarms are effective only when they are tested every month.
What colors are used on signs for firefighting equipment?
What colors are used on signs for firefighting equipment?
What is the term used for the rocks that are ejected into the air by an erupting volcano?
What is the term used for the rocks that are ejected into the air by an erupting volcano?
What do you call the streams of molten rock that are poured or oozed from an erupting vent of a volcano?
What do you call the streams of molten rock that are poured or oozed from an erupting vent of a volcano?
Pyroclastic flows consist of chunks of solidified lava only.
Pyroclastic flows consist of chunks of solidified lava only.
During an earthquake, you should __________ if you are inside a building.
During an earthquake, you should __________ if you are inside a building.
What is a primary hazard caused by an earthquake?
What is a primary hazard caused by an earthquake?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of earthquake?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of earthquake?
Match the following volcanic materials with their descriptions:
Match the following volcanic materials with their descriptions:
Which seismic activity should you be concerned about if you are near the coast after an earthquake?
Which seismic activity should you be concerned about if you are near the coast after an earthquake?
Which hydro meteorological hazard is characterized by localized storm clouds that produce lightning and thunder?
Which hydro meteorological hazard is characterized by localized storm clouds that produce lightning and thunder?
Volcanic craters are ideal environments for sinkholes to occur.
Volcanic craters are ideal environments for sinkholes to occur.
What is the term for the depression in the ground that results from the collapse of the surface layer of the soil?
What is the term for the depression in the ground that results from the collapse of the surface layer of the soil?
A natural agent of erosion that flows and loosens the soil is known as __________.
A natural agent of erosion that flows and loosens the soil is known as __________.
Match the following terms with their definitions related to geohazards:
Match the following terms with their definitions related to geohazards:
Which of the following is not a condition for a landslide to occur?
Which of the following is not a condition for a landslide to occur?
Landslides can occur without the influence of gravity.
Landslides can occur without the influence of gravity.
What is the collective term for the gases given off by an active volcano?
What is the collective term for the gases given off by an active volcano?
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El Niño
El Niño
A climate pattern characterized by warmer than average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
El Niña
El Niña
A climate pattern with cooler than average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Storm Surge
Storm Surge
An abnormal rise in sea level that occurs during a tropical cyclone, caused by strong winds and low atmospheric pressure.
Flood
Flood
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Landslide
Landslide
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Wildland Fires
Wildland Fires
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Locust Plagues
Locust Plagues
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Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm
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Sinkhole
Sinkhole
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Soluble Rock
Soluble Rock
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Conditions for Landslides
Conditions for Landslides
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Erosion
Erosion
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Volcanic Gases
Volcanic Gases
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Ballistic Projectile
Ballistic Projectile
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Lava Flow
Lava Flow
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Pyroclastic Flow
Pyroclastic Flow
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Ash Fall
Ash Fall
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Duck, Cover, and Hold On
Duck, Cover, and Hold On
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Primary Earthquake Hazard
Primary Earthquake Hazard
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Cause of Earthquakes
Cause of Earthquakes
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What is NOT a cause of Earthquakes?
What is NOT a cause of Earthquakes?
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Liquefaction
Liquefaction
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Secondary Earthquake Hazard
Secondary Earthquake Hazard
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Why are Smoke Alarms Important?
Why are Smoke Alarms Important?
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When to Replace Power Strips?
When to Replace Power Strips?
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Firefighting Equipment Signs
Firefighting Equipment Signs
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Study Notes
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR) Finals Reviewer
- El Niño is a large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction characterized by a periodic warming of sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific.
- El Niña is characterized by periods of below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific.
- Storm surge is an abnormal sea level rise during tropical cyclones ("bagyo"). It's caused by strong winds and low atmospheric pressures within tropical cyclones.
- Thunderstorm is a localized storm cloud that produces lightning and thunder, often bringing heavy rain and strong gusty winds.
- Flood is the overflow of water onto normally dry land in existing waterways, like rivers, streams, or ditches.
- Landslides are downward ground movements on sloping terrain, caused by gravity. A scientific term for this is "landslip".
- Sinkholes form when the surface layer of soil collapses. They are an ideal environment within saturated limestones, salt beds and sedimentary deposits, but not within volcanic craters.
- Liquefaction is a secondary hazard caused by an earthquake where water-saturated fill or unconsolidated soil causes building collapse.
- Tsunamis are large waves in a body of water, generally caused by underwater earthquakes, and are not a secondary hazard caused by an earthquake.
- Volcanic gases are the collective term for gases given off by an active volcano.
- Ballistic projectile is the term for rocks directly ejected from a volcano's vent with force and trajectory.
- Lava flow describes the streams of molten rock that pour or ooze from a volcano's erupting vent.
- Pyroclastic flow is a high-density mix of hot lava blocks, pumice, ash and volcanic gas.
- Ash fall is composed of fragments of pulverized rocks, minerals, and volcanic gas created during volcanic eruptions.
- Earthquake safety while inside a building requires ducking, covering, and holding on; running outside immediately or going to an open space is less effective.
- Ground shaking is a primary hazard caused by an earthquake. Other primary causes are motion along fault lines and tectonic plate movement.
- Causes of Earthquakes include the movement of tectonic plates, motion along Earth's faults, and shifting of bedrocks. Factors, like changing soil density (subsidence), are not primary causes.
- Proper Function of Smoke Alarms requires working properly, having working batteries, and testing monthly.
- Power strip electrical cord replacement criteria include cracked, frayed, and discolored cords. Replacing your power strip by having used every outlet is not a reason.
- Firefighting Equipment Signs use white pictograms on a red background.
- Warning Signs have a triangular shape.
- Fire Triangle consists of oxygen, heat, and fuel (flammable material).
- Extinguishing Class A Fires use agents like water, dry powder, and foam, but Carbon Dioxide is NOT effective.
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Prepare for your finals in Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction with this comprehensive review quiz. Covering key topics such as El Niño, storm surges, and landslides, this quiz will help reinforce your knowledge of disaster management concepts. Test your understanding and identify areas for improvement before the exam.
