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What weather condition produces lightning, thunder, heavy rainfall, and possibly a tornado?
What agency in the Philippines is responsible for providing protection against natural calamities?
What happens to the air as it comes into a low-pressure area?
What does PAGASA stand for?
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What is vulnerability according to the text?
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What occurs as the temperature of the water rises in a weather system?
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What type of flooding occurs when seawater floods normally dry, low-lying land?
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When does the first tropical cyclone of the year start with a name beginning in letter A?
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Who are considered the 'Less Vulnerable Sectors' according to the text?
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Who are considered the 'Most Vulnerable Sectors' in the text?
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What are some emotional effects of disasters?
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Which of the following is a cognitive effect of disasters?
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What do physical effects of disasters include?
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What are the 'Not Vulnerable Sectors' in society as per the text?
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How can vulnerability be viewed according to the text?
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What is a disaster from a physical perspective?
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What are the two main categories through which vulnerability can be discussed as mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is a psychological perspective on disasters?
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What does RADAR stand for?
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What does the Doppler effect help Doppler radar recognize?
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What does a disaster result from?
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What is the main purpose of Doppler radar?
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What is flood defined as?
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What are two key elements that contribute to flooding?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a general classification of hazards?
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What are hazards that arise from purely natural processes in the environment called?
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Which of the following is an atmospheric single element hazard?
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What is the definition of hazards according to the text?
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Which type of hazards arise through the interaction of natural processes and human activities?
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What is an example of a technological hazard according to the text?
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