30 Questions
Which color on the map indicates areas with a high risk of landslides?
Red
What is the typical temperature range of lava during a volcanic eruption?
1,000-2,000°C
What is the typical speed of a pyroclastic flow?
Over 60 kph
What is the primary danger associated with tephra falls during a volcanic eruption?
Respiratory problems
What is the primary cause of lahar flows?
Intense rainfall
Which of the following is not a potential consequence of a lahar flow?
Causing drought
Which natural event can trigger a tsunami?
Underwater earthquake
What is the meaning of the word 'tsunami'?
Series of great sea waves
What can sometimes cause a tsunami other than underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?
Meteor impact with the ocean
What are seiches?
Small tsunamis on lakes
Where do scientists estimate almost three-quarters of the world's tsunamis occur?
Pacific Ocean
Which geographical feature can make a coastal area most likely to experience a tsunami?
Facing a megathrust directly
What is one of the signs of an impending volcanic eruption according to the text?
Dry lakes around the volcano
What does ground deformation around a volcano indicate?
Magma movement causing surface deformation
What type of seismic activity indicates magma movement in a volcano?
Increased earthquakes with rumbling sounds
Which observation is NOT listed as a sensory sign of an impending volcanic eruption in the text?
Decrease in steaming activity
What can high gas concentrations, detected by fumaroles, lead to?
Acid rain
What does an increase in the frequency of volcanic quakes with rumbling sounds indicate?
Magma movement
What was the goal of the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015?
To substantially reduce disaster losses in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assets of communities and countries.
What is the purpose of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency?
To focus on the region's policy backbone on disaster management by giving priority to disaster risk reduction.
What is the purpose of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010 in the Philippines?
To establish policies and coordination mechanisms for DRRM through national, regional, and local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (DRRMC).
Which of the following is NOT a key focus area of the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency?
Establishing national, regional, and local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (DRRMC)
What was the purpose of the world conference on disaster reduction held in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan in 2005?
To provide a comprehensive, action-oriented response to international concern about the growing impacts of disasters on individuals, communities and national development.
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015?
Enabling a more reactive regional framework for cooperation, coordination, technical assistance, and resource mobilization.
What is the primary factor that can exacerbate the impacts of hazards in remote areas or during adverse weather conditions?
Lack of adequate resources for search and rescue efforts
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential impact of hazards on people?
Increased risk of infectious diseases
What is the primary purpose of seismic hazard maps, according to the text?
To assess the potential risk to populations and environments
Which of the following statements about the economic impact of hazards is NOT supported by the text?
Hazards can lead to a significant decrease in consumer spending
Which statement accurately describes the environmental impact of hazards?
Hazards can lead to long-term environmental consequences in addition to immediate physical damage
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the text as determining the severity of the impact of a hazard?
The magnitude of the hazard event
Test your knowledge on the impacts of hazards such as sinkhole formation, landslides, and the effects of remote areas and weather conditions on search and rescue efforts. Explore the multifaceted impacts of natural events like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, and storms on humans and the environment.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
