Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR) Finals Reviewer PDF

DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION (DRRR) FINALS REVIEWER 1. Which of the following hydro- meteorological hazards represents periods of below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Thunderstorm d. Storm surge 1. Which of the f...

DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION (DRRR) FINALS REVIEWER 1. Which of the following hydro- meteorological hazards represents periods of below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Thunderstorm d. Storm surge 1. Which of the following hydro- meteorological hazards represents periods of below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific? a. El Niño b.El Niña c. Thunderstorm d. Storm surge 2. Which of the following hydro-meteorological hazards is the abnormal sea level rise occurring during tropical cyclones or "bagyo" and is caused by the strong winds and low atmospheric pressures that tropical cyclones produce? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Thunderstorm d. Storm surge 2. Which of the following hydro-meteorological hazards is the abnormal sea level rise occurring during tropical cyclones or "bagyo" and is caused by the strong winds and low atmospheric pressures that tropical cyclones produce? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Thunderstorm d.Storm surge 3. Which of the following refers to the large- scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east- central Equatorial Pacific? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Thunderstorm d. Storm surge 3. Which of the following refers to the large- scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east- central Equatorial Pacific? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Thunderstorm d. Storm surge 4. Which of the following hydro- meteorological hazards has an overflow of water onto normally dry land in an existing waterway, such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Flood d. Storm surge 4. Which of the following hydro- meteorological hazards has an overflow of water onto normally dry land in an existing waterway, such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Flood d. Storm surge 5. Which of the following is NOT a type of hydro-meteorological hazards? a. Landslides b. Locust plagues c. Wildland fires d. All of the above 5. Which of the following is NOT a type of hydro-meteorological hazards? a. Landslides b. Locust plagues c. Wildland fires d.All of the above 6. Which of the following Hydro meteorological hazard is characterized by localized storm cloud that produces lightning and thunder, and often brings heavy rain shower and strong gusty winds? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Storm surge d. Thunderstorm 6. Which of the following Hydro meteorological hazard is characterized by localized storm cloud that produces lightning and thunder, and often brings heavy rain shower and strong gusty winds? a. El Niño b. El Niña c. Storm surge d.Thunderstorm 7. Which of the following is not an ideal environment for sinkholes to occur? a. Salt beds b. Volcanic craters c. Saturated limestones d. Sedimentary deposits 7. Which of the following is not an ideal environment for sinkholes to occur? a. Salt beds b.Volcanic craters c. Saturated limestones d. Sedimentary deposits 8. Which of the following characteristics of a rock is essential in order to produce a sinkhole? a. Dense b. Hard c. Lustrous d. Soluble 8. Which of the following characteristics of a rock is essential in order to produce a sinkhole? a. Dense b. Hard c. Lustrous d.Soluble 9. What is the depression in the ground that resulted from the collapse of the surface layer of the soil? a. Earthquake b. Landslide c. Sinkhole d. Tsunami 9. What is the depression in the ground that resulted from the collapse of the surface layer of the soil? a. Earthquake b. Landslide c. Sinkhole d. Tsunami 10. Which of the following is not a condition for a landslide to occur? a. Bare vegetation b. Flat terrain c. Heavy rain d. Inclined location 10. Which of the following is not a condition for a landslide to occur? a. Bare vegetation b.Flat terrain c. Heavy rain d. Inclined location 11. Which of the following is a natural agent of erosion which flows and loosens the soil? a. Air b. Alcohol c. Butane d. Water 11. Which of the following is a natural agent of erosion which flows and loosens the soil? a. Air b. Alcohol c. Butane d.Water 12. Landslide is a downward ground movement on a sloping terrain caused by gravity. It also comes in scientific term such as? a. Land agitation b. Landmass c. Landslip d. Land tremor 12. Landslide is a downward ground movement on a sloping terrain caused by gravity. It also comes in scientific term such as? a. Land agitation b. Landmass c. Landslip (another term for landslide) d. Land tremor 13. What is the collective term for the gases given off by an active volcano? a. Ballistic projectile b. Volcanic gases c. Lava flow d. Lahar 13. What is the collective term for the gases given off by an active volcano? a. Ballistic projectile b.Volcanic gases c. Lava flow d. Lahar 14. What is the term used for the rocks that are ejected into the air by an erupting volcano? a. Ballistic projectile b. Volcanic gases c. Lava flow d. Lahar 14. What is the term used for the rocks that are ejected into the air by an erupting volcano? a. Ballistic projectile b. Volcanic gases c. Lava flow d. Lahar 15. What do you call the streams of molten rock that are poured or oozed from an erupting vent of a volcano? a. Ballistic projectile b. Pyroclastic flows c. Lava flow d. Ash fall 15. What do you call the streams of molten rock that are poured or oozed from an erupting vent of a volcano? a. Ballistic projectile b. Pyroclastic flows c. Lava flow d. Ash fall 16. Which of the following contains a high- density mix of hot lava blocks, pumice, ash and volcanic gas? a. Ballistic projectile b. Pyroclastic flows c. Lava flow d. Ash fall 16. Which of the following contains a high- density mix of hot lava blocks, pumice, ash and volcanic gas? a. Ballistic projectile b.Pyroclastic flows c. Lava flow d. Ash fall 17. It consists of fragments of pulverized rocks, minerals and volcanic gas created during volcanic eruptions. a. Ballistic projectile b. Pyroclastic flows c. Lava flow d. Ash fall 17. It consists of fragments of pulverized rocks, minerals and volcanic gas created during volcanic eruptions. a. Ballistic projectile b. Pyroclastic flows c. Lava flow d.Ash fall 18. Which of the following is described as a volcanic material which is directly ejected from volcano’s vent with force and trajectory? a. Ballistic projectile b. Pyroclastic flows c. Lava flow d. Ash fall 18. Which of the following is described as a volcanic material which is directly ejected from volcano’s vent with force and trajectory? a. Ballistic projectile b. Pyroclastic flows c. Lava flow d. Ash fall 19. When you are inside a building when earthquake begins, you should __________. a. Run outside immediately b. Duck, cover, and hold on c. Go to an open space d. Call your friends to let them know you’re okay 19. When you are inside a building when earthquake begins, you should __________. a. Run outside immediately b.Duck, cover, and hold on c. Go to an open space d. Call your friends to let them know you’re okay 20. Which of the following is a primary hazard caused by an earthquake? a. Ground shaking b. Landslides c. Liquefaction d. Tsunami 20. Which of the following is a primary hazard caused by an earthquake? a. Ground shaking b. Landslides c. Liquefaction d. Tsunami 21. Which is not a cause of earthquake? a. Movement of tectonic plates b. Changing of soil density c. Motion along Earth’s fault d. Shifting of bedrocks 21. Which is not a cause of earthquake? a. Movement of tectonic plates b.Changing of soil density (subsidence) c. Motion along Earth’s fault d. Shifting of bedrocks 22. Which secondary effect of an earthquake is described as collapse of buildings caused by earthquake vibrating water-saturated fill or unconsolidated soil? a. Flood b. Landslide c. Liquefaction d. Tsunami 22. Which secondary effect of an earthquake is described as collapse of buildings caused by earthquake vibrating water-saturated fill or unconsolidated soil? a. Flood b. Landslide c. Liquefaction d. Tsunami 23. Which of the following is not a secondary hazard caused by an earthquake? a. Landslides b. Liquefaction c. Loss of lives d. Tsunami 23. Which of the following is not a secondary hazard caused by an earthquake? a. Landslides b. Liquefaction c. Loss of lives (impact/effect of earthquake) d. Tsunami 24. Liquefaction is cause by ___________. a. Movement of tectonic plates b. Motion along Earth’s fault c. Shifting of bedrocks d. Decreasing density or compactness of soil 24. Liquefaction is cause by ___________. a. Movement of tectonic plates (earthquake) b. Motion along Earth’s fault (earthquake) c. Shifting of bedrocks (earthquake) d.Decreasing density or compactness of soil 25. Smoke alarms can be very useful when __________. a. It is working properly. b. If you keep working battery in them. c. Tested every month to ensure they are working. d. All of the above 25. Smoke alarms can be very useful when __________. a. It is working properly. b. If you keep working battery in them. c. Tested every month to ensure they are working. d.All of the above 26. When you can replace you power strip electrical cords? a. When you’ve used every outlet on them. b. When they show any sign of discoloration. c. When you change your smoke alarm battery. d. When it’s on the floor for months. 26. When you can replace you power strip electrical cords? a. When you’ve used every outlet on them. b.When they show any sign of discoloration. c. When you change your smoke alarm battery. d. When it’s on the floor for months. Replace power strip electrical cords, when the cord is: Cracked Frayed (damaged/weakened) Discolored 27. What colors are used on signs for firefighting equipment? a. Black pictogram on a yellow background b. Black pictogram on a red background c. White pictogram on a green background d. White pictogram on a red background 27. What colors are used on signs for firefighting equipment? a. Black pictogram on a yellow background b. Black pictogram on a red background c. White pictogram on a green background d.White pictogram on a red background 28. What shape does warning sign have? a. Diamond b. Rectangular c. Round d. Triangular 28. What shape does warning sign have? a. Diamond b. Rectangular c. Round d.Triangular 29. What is needed to allow a fire to happen? a. Oxygen, a catalyst and a correct mixture ratio b. Oxygen, flammable substance, and ignition energy c. A catalyst and ignition source that come in contact d. Flammable source, carbon dioxide, and ignition button 29. What is needed to allow a fire to happen? a. Oxygen, a catalyst and a correct mixture ratio b. Oxygen, flammable substance, and ignition energy (Fire Triangle) c. A catalyst and ignition source that come in contact d. Flammable source, carbon dioxide, and ignition button 30. Class A fire can be put out by the following EXCEPT __________. a. Carbon dioxide b. Dry chemicals c. Water and foam d. Wet chemicals 30. Class A fire can be put out by the following EXCEPT __________. a. Carbon dioxide b. Dry chemicals c. Water and foam d. Wet chemicals