21.

Which of the following results from poorly planned and managed urban
development?
A. Labor migrants are forced to live in areas which are highly susceptible
to damage or destruction.
B. Degradation of wetlands and mangroves along river courses results in
increased flooding.
C. States with weak institutions have greater deaths after extreme natural
events.
D. Decrease in agricultural yields in warmer environment due to heat
stress.

22. The Dela Cruz Family decided to set aside 5% of their annual income to be
used to retrofit their home to make it more resilient against typhoon. What type
of vulnerability do they reduce by doing this?
A. Physical B. Social C. Economic D.
Environmental

23. In November 2013, the Philippines was hit by Supertyphoon Yolanda. This was
a disaster because
A. It caused more than 6000 casualties and loss of more than US$1.5B.
B. The storm surge it brought was slow and expected.
C. The Philippines is frequently visited by typhoons.
D. Its winds reached peaks of around 315 kph.

24. Which of the following hazards normally result from the occurrence of an
earthquake?
A. Lahar B. Landslide C. Drought D. La Niña

25. It is a result of the passage of seismic waves through the ground, and ranges
from quite gentle in small earthquakes to incredibly violent in large earthquakes
A. Tsunami B. Liquefaction C. Fault rupture D. Ground shaking

26. What is frequently a warning sign of an impending tsunami?

A. Seawater suddenly retreats from the shore C. Sky suddenly clears
B. Winds suddenly change direction D. All of these

27. What is a primary effect of an earthquake?

A. Impacts as a direct result of the ground shaking
B. Effects on the landscape
C. Effects nearest the epicenter
D. Effects on young children

28. Which of the following statements about earthquakes is correct?

A. Earthquakes are easily predicted
B. Plate motions cause earthquakes
C. Tsunamis are effects of small earthquakes
D. All of the above

29. What should you do if you were outside during an earthquake?

A. Stay away from trees, power lines and concrete structures
B. Look for a building and stay at its main entrance
C. Drive quickly away from the earthquake
D. Seek shelter in a building