Effects of Earthquake on Landscapes

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Which natural trigger can lead to landslides?

  • Ground vibrations during earthquakes
  • Volcanic activity
  • Weathering of rocks
  • Intense rainfall (correct)

What is the PHILVOLCS Earthquake Rating Scale called when people are forcibly thrown to the ground and most buildings are totally damaged?

  • Very destructive
  • Devastating (correct)
  • Moderate
  • Mild

What is a common characteristic of areas where landslide hazards are most common in the Philippines?

  • Flat terrains
  • Coastal areas
  • High urban population density
  • Mountainous and inland regions (correct)

Which phenomenon is described as a process where loose saturated sand behaves like a liquid during an earthquake?

<p>Liquefaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant feature of the Philippines' active volcanoes in terms of global ranking?

<p>Most deadly and costly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of structure may experience displacement, twisting, or overturning during an earthquake?

<p>Tombstones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of earthquake risks does the Dynaslope Project focus on?

<p>Deep-seated and catastrophic landslides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is NOT mentioned as a mode of failure in landslides?

<p>Eruption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area is particularly prone to numerous landslides and rockfalls during an earthquake?

<p>Mountainous regions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may cause man-made structures to sink, tilt, or topple during an earthquake?

<p>Liquefaction and lateral spreading (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event can lead to massive landslides and liquefaction according to the text?

<p>River water splashing over dikes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is commonly observed when trees are violently shaken during an earthquake?

<p>Roots being uplifted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of flooding is characterized by shallow water flowing over a wide area?

<p>Sheet flooding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what regions in the Philippines are considered earthquake-prone, experiencing about 16 felt earthquakes per year?

<p>Eastern Visayas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which earthquake intensity level on the PHILVOLCS Earthquake Rating Scale is described as 'Felt by many people indoors, vibration similar to a light truck passing'?

<p>Intensity III (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to earthquake risk in the Philippines due to its location over multiple tectonic plate boundaries?

<p>Proximity to tectonic plate boundaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon is a significant concern in central Luzon according to the text?

<p>Liquefaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of flood is characterized by destructive flood waves, quick occurrence, and often found in mountainous areas?

<p>Flash flooding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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