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ACTIVITY 2: VOLCANIC ERUPTION PREPAREDNESS

I DECODE THE CODE: Rearrange the scrambled words that are related to volcanic hazards
by placing the correct letters in the box. Use the numbered boxes to decode the final word
at the bottom.

1. UQKAE 2. CMIECHAL
6 5 8 8

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3. EATSM 4. SGPINR
12 5 10
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5. MMAAG 6. TEARHML
3 3 12 3
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7. IFNALITON
2 9
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8. LLNDASDIES
9 4
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9. VEEGTITOAN
1 7
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10. TAMPUEERTRE
11 6
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* using the numbered boxes, hint: numbers 1-10 are natural signs of
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1 7 2 8 3 9 4 8 5 10 6 11 12 4 7 9
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II TRUE OR FALSE: Read the following statements. Write TRUE if the statement is correct
and FALSE if the statement is incorrect. Write your answer in CAPITAL LETTERS on the
space provided before each number. (10 points)
____________1. Be aware of community efforts such as identified evacuation areas as well
as designated pick-up points.
____________2. At the peak or height of eruption, one can go out and do sightseeing as
eruptions are a sight to see.
____________3. Heavy ashfall can severely reduce visibility, that is why people are advised
not to drive.
____________4. During and after heavy ashfall, if you must use tap water, always boil
water first before using.
____________5. To remove ash inside the house, use damp cloth and vigorously rub off
the surface covered with ash.
____________6. Wear dust-mask or cover your face with clean dry towel or cloth to
prevent ash from irritating the eyes and entering the respiratory track.

____________7. The development and use of remote sensing technology in monitoring

volcanoes has greatly contributed to the safety of scientists.
____________8. In visual observation, it is not only the increase in volume of steam that
is observed but the color of steam, which might drastically change from
“white” to “dark gray”.
____________9. If no vehicle is available, make arrangements with friends or family for
transportation, or follow authorities’ instructions on where to obtain
transportation.
____________10. Organize your emergency supplies and make sure household members
know where the supplies are.