Environmental Hazards and Philippine Risk Profile
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Environmental Hazards and Philippine Risk Profile

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What is the effect of flooding water on the material?

  • It acts as a grease to the material, increasing the likelihood of slipping (correct)
  • It has no impact on the material's likelihood of slipping
  • It removes the weight of the rock
  • It reduces the likelihood of slipping

    • What is a common type of fast-moving landslide?

  • Mudslide or debris flow (correct)
  • Flood
  • Avalanche
  • Rockslide

    • What is the primary cause of a flash flood?

  • Deforestation
  • Human activity
  • Tectonic plate movement
  • Heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (correct)

    • What is the characteristic of a rock that affects its likelihood of landslide?

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

    What is the term for the movement of large masses of soil, rocks, or debris down a slope?

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

    What is the typical duration of heavy rainfall that leads to a flash flood?

    <p>Less than 6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a flood caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time?

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

    What is the impact of flooding water on the weight of the rock?

    <p>It adds extra weight to the rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a landslide that makes it different from other geological events?

    <p>It is more widespread than any other geological event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical characteristic of the water during a flash flood?

    <p>Raging and fast-moving</p> Signup and view all the answers

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