Natural Hazards in the Philippines

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What weather condition produces lightning, thunder, heavy rainfall, and possibly a tornado?

Earthquake

Thunderstorm (correct)

Snowstorm

Tsunami

What agency in the Philippines is responsible for providing protection against natural calamities?

CIA

PAGASA (correct)

NASA

FBI

What happens to the air as it comes into a low-pressure area?

It stays the same temperature

It warms up and begins to rotate (correct)

It creates a thunderstorm

It cools down and shrinks

What does PAGASA stand for?

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Signup and view all the answers

What is vulnerability according to the text?

The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effect of hazards Signup and view all the answers

What occurs as the temperature of the water rises in a weather system?

The system grows and an eye will be formed Signup and view all the answers

What type of flooding occurs when seawater floods normally dry, low-lying land?

Coastal Flooding Signup and view all the answers

When does the first tropical cyclone of the year start with a name beginning in letter A?

Every year Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered the 'Less Vulnerable Sectors' according to the text?

Those with the ability to acquire material resources, skills, and training Signup and view all the answers

Who are considered the 'Most Vulnerable Sectors' in the text?

Those with low capacities to withstand and overcome disaster effects Signup and view all the answers

What are some emotional effects of disasters?

Grief and self-blame Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cognitive effect of disasters?

Memory impairment Signup and view all the answers

What do physical effects of disasters include?

Fatigue and exhaustion Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'Not Vulnerable Sectors' in society as per the text?

Sectors with high positions in the community Signup and view all the answers

How can vulnerability be viewed according to the text?

As a result of a process involving various factors making a population more vulnerable Signup and view all the answers

What is a disaster from a physical perspective?

Visible and quantifiable effects on physical elements Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories through which vulnerability can be discussed as mentioned in the text?

Demographic and socio-economic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a psychological perspective on disasters?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other mental disorders Signup and view all the answers

What does RADAR stand for?

Radio Detection and Ranging Signup and view all the answers

What does the Doppler effect help Doppler radar recognize?

The frequency shift of waves related to an object's velocity Signup and view all the answers

What does a disaster result from?

A vast ecological breakdown in human-environment relations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Doppler radar?

To visualize the formation and path of cyclones in real time Signup and view all the answers

What is flood defined as?

The inundation of land areas not normally covered by water Signup and view all the answers

What are two key elements that contribute to flooding?

Rainfall intensity and duration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT classified as a general classification of hazards?

Biological Hazards Signup and view all the answers

What are hazards that arise from purely natural processes in the environment called?

Natural Hazards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an atmospheric single element hazard?

Excess Rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hazards according to the text?

Elements of the physical environment, harmful to man and caused by forces extraneous to him. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hazards arise through the interaction of natural processes and human activities?

Quasi-Natural Hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a technological hazard according to the text?

Toxicity of pesticides to agricultural lands Signup and view all the answers