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Why are mountain ranges often found in certain locations?
Why are mountain ranges often found in certain locations?
- Because of the presence of volcanoes
- Because of the presence of volcanoes and/or earthquake epicenters (correct)
- Because of the presence of majestic hills
- Because of the presence of earthquake epicenters
What is a characteristic of a volcano with accounts of eruption documented within 10,000 years?
What is a characteristic of a volcano with accounts of eruption documented within 10,000 years?
- It is considered extinct
- It is considered volcanic
- It is considered active (correct)
- It is considered dormant
What is a large body of land on the globe?
What is a large body of land on the globe?
- Mountain range
- Continent (correct)
- Ocean
- Island
What is a vibration of Earth due to the rapid release of energy?
What is a vibration of Earth due to the rapid release of energy?
What is the location on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?
What is the location on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake?
What is the exact site of the origin of an earthquake, below the epicenter?
What is the exact site of the origin of an earthquake, below the epicenter?
What is the liquid rock below the Earth's surface?
What is the liquid rock below the Earth's surface?
What is a landmass that projects well above its surroundings?
What is a landmass that projects well above its surroundings?
What is the region where all the risks are present?
What is the region where all the risks are present?
Which province is considered the safest place in the country due to its low risk in geologic disasters?
Which province is considered the safest place in the country due to its low risk in geologic disasters?
What is the common precursor of natural disasters?
What is the common precursor of natural disasters?
Which region is prone to earthquakes but not to a volcanic eruption?
Which region is prone to earthquakes but not to a volcanic eruption?
In which province should people refrain from building high-rise houses?
In which province should people refrain from building high-rise houses?
What is the main purpose of the Enrichment Activity 2?
What is the main purpose of the Enrichment Activity 2?
What is the result of not being prepared for natural disasters?
What is the result of not being prepared for natural disasters?
What is the main benefit of improving disaster preparedness skills?
What is the main benefit of improving disaster preparedness skills?
What is the safest thing to do during an earthquake if you are in a building?
What is the safest thing to do during an earthquake if you are in a building?
Why is it essential to be aware of places prone to earthquakes?
Why is it essential to be aware of places prone to earthquakes?
What should you do during a natural disaster?
What should you do during a natural disaster?
What should you do before an earthquake?
What should you do before an earthquake?
What should you do during a tsunami?
What should you do during a tsunami?
What should you do after an earthquake?
What should you do after an earthquake?
What is a wise practice during an earthquake?
What is a wise practice during an earthquake?
What should you prepare for a volcanic eruption?
What should you prepare for a volcanic eruption?
Why would you choose to stay in a hotel away from a volcano?
Why would you choose to stay in a hotel away from a volcano?
What should you always remember when staying in a place near a volcano?
What should you always remember when staying in a place near a volcano?
Why would you suggest visiting an active volcano to a foreign friend?
Why would you suggest visiting an active volcano to a foreign friend?
What is one reason why the Philippines is prone to natural disasters?
What is one reason why the Philippines is prone to natural disasters?
What is one example of a natural calamity that can cause damage and death?
What is one example of a natural calamity that can cause damage and death?
What should you examine in Column 2 of Table 3?
What should you examine in Column 2 of Table 3?
What should you do when you observe the ocean water moving away from the beach?
What should you do when you observe the ocean water moving away from the beach?
What should you think about when looking at each picture in Column 2?
What should you think about when looking at each picture in Column 2?
What is the worst and irreversible effect of negligence or failure to prepare for natural geologic disasters?
What is the worst and irreversible effect of negligence or failure to prepare for natural geologic disasters?
What map should you use to complete Additional Activity 2?
What map should you use to complete Additional Activity 2?
What makes up the lithosphere?
What makes up the lithosphere?
How do continents move?
How do continents move?
What is the characteristic of continental plates?
What is the characteristic of continental plates?
What is Plate Tectonics?
What is Plate Tectonics?
Which plate is pushing the Philippine Plate?
Which plate is pushing the Philippine Plate?
Where are earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges usually situated?
Where are earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges usually situated?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Plate Tectonics
- Our country is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, experiencing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain ranges are not randomly distributed over the Earth's surface.
Vocabulary
- Active volcano: a volcano with documented eruptions within 10,000 years
- Continent: a big body of land on the globe
- Epicenter: the location on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
- Focus: the exact site of the origin of an earthquake, below the epicenter
- Magma: the liquid rock below the Earth's surface
- Mountain: a landmass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
Natural Disasters and Hazards
- Natural calamities can cause damage and death
- Examples of natural disasters include earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions
- These disasters can have harmful effects on health, livelihood, and emotions
Disaster Preparedness
- It's essential to be aware of places prone to earthquakes to take necessary precautions
- Knowing what to do before, during, and after geologic disasters is crucial for disaster preparedness
- During natural disasters, it's essential to take necessary actions to ensure safety
Assessment and Review
- The safest place in the country is due to its very low risk in geologic disasters
- The common precursor of natural disasters is often an earthquake
- Regions prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions require special precautions
- People should refrain from building high-rise houses in certain provinces
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