LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Grade 12 – Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

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HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL AND FIRE HAZARDS

Activity 1: Complete Me!
DIRECTIONS: Complete the crossword by using the clues to identify the terms being
described.
Across
4. It is the rapid rise of seawater above normal sea
level on the coast, generated by strong winds brought
C about by typhoons and thunderstorms.
W 5. It is characterized by a raging current which occurs
when water level rises due to heavy rainfall.

Down
M 1. It is a small-scale storm accompanied by lightning
and thunder, typically lasting an hour or less.
S
H
2. It is a series of ocean waves brought about by
strong winds.
3. These are rapidly descending air columns
observed during a thunderstorm.
Activity 2: Looking into the Past
DIRECTIONS: Analyze the pictures shown below and infer at least three signs observed
before the hydrometeorological events occurred.
1. Typhoon Yolanda (2013)
Signs of Typhoon:

Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Basey_after_Yolanda.JPG/800px-Basey_after_Yolanda.JPG

2. Aftermath of flash flood in Mindanao (2012)

Signs of Flashflood:

Source:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Flash_flood_damage_in_Mindanao%2C_Philippines%2C_
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March_2012.jpg/800px-Flash_flood_damage_in_Mindanao%2C_Philippines%2C_March_2012.jpg
Specific Week: 3-4 (LAS 2)
Target Competency: Recognize signs of impending hydrometeorological hazards
(DRR11/12-IIc-d-33)

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Activity 3: Flood Risk Areas
DIRECTIONS: Analyze the Metro Manila Flood Hazard Map from National Mapping and
Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) and answer the questions.

Source: http://www.namria.gov.ph/jdownloads/Maps/HazardMaps.zip

1. Which areas are vulnerable to very high flood levels? What makes them vulnerable?

2. Which cities are in the high lying areas? What is their advantage over the low lying
areas?

3. What is the importance of interpreting hydrometeorological hazard map?

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Specific Week: 3-4 (LAS 2)
Target Competency: Interpret different hydrometeorological hazard maps (DRR11/12-IIc-d-35)

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Activity 4: Monitoring Hydrometeorological Hazards
DIRECTIONS: Complete the table below by writing the name and use/s of the instruments for
monitoring hydrometeorological hazards.
Image Name of Instrument Use/s

Illustrated by: Emerina Clarisse R. Bernante

Illustrated by: Emerina Clarisse R. Bernante

A.
A

B
B.

Illustrated by: Emerina Clarisse R. Bernante

Activity 5: Elements of the Fire Triangle

DIRECTIONS: Complete the fire triangle below by explaining how the given elements cause
fire in the situation provided.

Octopus Wiring

Suppose this incident occurs, how will you put out the fire?

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Specific Week: 3-4 (LAS 2)
Target Competencies: Use available tools for monitoring hydrometeorological hazards
(DRR11/12-IIc-d-36); Recognize elements of the fire triangle in different
situations (DRR11/12-IIe-f-37)
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Activity 6: Fire safety first
DIRECTIONS: Analyze the given situations below and complete the graphic organizer.

Possible cause of fire:

Situation A
A small fire breaks out in a
restaurant kitchen. Precautionary measure:

Possible cause of fire:

Situation B
The storage cabinet at home
explodes and catches fire. Precautionary measure:

Possible cause of fire:

Situation C
A fire breaks out in the classroom.
Precautionary measure:

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Specific Week: 3-4 (LAS 2)
Target Competencies: Analyze the different causes of fires (DRR11/12-IIe-f-38); Observe
precautionary measures and proper procedures in addressing a fire
incident (DRR11/12-IIe-f-39)

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