Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XI
Schools Division of the City of Mati
DAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
304313

DISASTER READINESS & RISK REDUCTION

2nd Quarter, 1st Semester

FINAL EXAMINATION

Name: _____________________________ Section: ___________________ Score: _________

Instruction: Read the questions/statements carefully. Encircle the letter of your choice.
1. Which of the following is a type of sinkhole that develops abruptly which cause catastrophic damage?
a. artificial b. cover collapse c. cover subsidence d. dissolution
2. What type of sinkhole develops gradually where the covering sediments are permeable and contain san
a. artificial b. cover subsidence c. cover collapse d. dissolution
3. Which of the following occurs in areas where limestone is exposed at land surface?
a. artificial b. cover subsidence c. cover collapse d. dissolution
4. Which of the following sinkholes is primarily caused by various human activities including groundwater pumping and construction
activities?
a. artificial b. cover subsidence c. cover collapse d. dissolution
5. Which of the following is a natural cause of landslide?
a. clear cutting b. mining c. cultivation d. liquefaction
6. Which of the following is a factor that affects the stability of the slope?
a. wind speed b. heat change c. light intensity d. soil nutrients
7. Which of the following is not an effect of landslides?
a. earthquake b. tsunami c. death d. depopulation
8. Which of the following pertain to vibrations that weaken soil due to blasting techniques?
a. clear cutting b. earthquake c. gravity d. mining
9. Which of the following signs is distinct to sinkholes?
a. sudden drainage of a pond c. separation between walls and ceiling floors
b. cracks around doors and window frames d. presence of odd bugs like slugs and centipedes in the home
10. Which of the following is a natural sign of an impending sinkhole?
a. bent tree trunks c. wilting of vegetation in a limited area
b. ants that gather food d. moths flying in residential houselights Assessment
11. Which of the following is a natural sign of a possible landslide?
a. bent tree trunks c. wilting of vegetation in a limited area
b. ants that gather food d. moths flying in residential houselights
12. Which of the following areas is most prone to landslide?
a. houses near rivers c. concrete houses near a fault line
b. reactivated landslide areas d. residences near the satellite towers
13. What is a geological hazard map?
a. A map that shows the potential mining areas in different regions of the country.
b. A map that shows the areas prone to hazards brought by geological events.
c. A map that shows the number of geologists based on specific areas.
d. A map that shows the geographic features of an area.
14. James had identified that their school was situated on a color red rain induced landslide prone area. He then concluded that
they must be alert and ready to evacuate in case of heavy rains. Does his action correct?
a. No, because they must be prepared.
b. Yes, because they must be cautious.
c. Yes, because the red color represents high susceptibility to landslide.
d. No, Because the red color represents low susceptibility.
15. Which of these is not included in Geological Map features?
a. clay b. faults c. folds d. rock
16. Which of the following is not belong in Geological Parts?
a. incapable b. interpretation c. susceptibility d. title
17. Which of the following best define mitigation?
a. Mitigation means to decrease the high risk of loss of life or property before the upcoming disaster.
b. Mitigation refers to action taken to prevent or reduce the risk to lives, properties, social and economic activities, and
natural resources from natural hazards.
c. Mitigation reduces injuries and loss of life; trauma; damage to property, equipment and infrastructure; community
disruption; and economic, environmental, and other losses caused by floods and flash floods.
d. All of the above
18. Which of the following actions or plans is/are needed to safeguard human life and property?
a. Include a communications plan
b. Develop and rehearse a family disaster plan
c. Make a detailed inventory of your personal belongings, home or an apartment, garage and surrounding property, with
photographs or videotape.
d. All of the above 4
19. Which among the following is not included in the steps to protect your home from the next flooding?
 a. Purchase flood insurance to protect your financial future.
b. Construct protection barriers to stop floodwater from entering the home.
c. Be relaxed, do not do anything and wait for the barangay officials to do the precautions needed in your home.
d. Develop a flood response plan based on your flood protection level, local warning procedures, and the amount of
warning time you will have to respond before the flood comes.
20. Which is/are the possible way/s to mitigate rainfall-induced landslide in a landslide prone area?
a. Plant more trees, grasses, and other vegetation to prevent erosion and for compaction of soil.
b. Do not build your house on or near steep slopes, mountain edges, drainages, or natural erosion valleys.
c. Build channels for diversion of mud-flow or debris flow to direct the flow away from your property. Make sure though that
diversion does not affect any
d. All of These
21. 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. La Niña c. Storm Surge d. Thunderstorm
22. Which of the following hydrometeorological 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. Flood c. La Niña d. Storm Surge
23. 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. Flood c. La Niña d. Storm Surge
24. Which of the following factors contribute to flooding?
a. El Niño b. cloud movements c. slow moving thunderstorms d. rainfall intensity and duration
25. Fuels may be found in three states of matter. What are these?
a. oil, wood, paper b. solid, liquid, gas c. paper, gasoline, vapors d. vapors, hydrocarbons, plastic
26. Which of the following is NOT an element of the fire triangle?
a. fuel b. heat c. hydrogen d. oxygen
27. The following are human-induced causes of fire, which of these is NOT a product of human error?
a. gas leaks b. faulty electrical wirings c. low condition motor vehicles d. unattended ignition sources
28. Amor rolled over the floor in order to put off the fire that caught her clothes. Which principle explains this?
a. fuel is removed in such case c. Rolling over the floor reduces the amount of oxygen that will support fire.
b. temperature is increased by her action d. Rolling over the floor lowers the temperature through an extinguishing agent.
29. Joey is frying tocino when he decides to watch his favorite TV series “Ang Probinsyano”. When he comes back to check, the
pan is already on fire. What must he do?
a. pray c. Try to cover the frying pan with wet towel.
b. call the fire station d. Throw water to the fire or fan the fire as much as he could.
30. In cooking adobo, Morris lighted the firewood using matchsticks and kerosene. He made sure that the fire will not die by fanning
it. In this case, which serves as the fuel?
a. adobo b. lighting matchsticks c. firewood and kerosene d. fanning to provide wind
31. The following can be the most common causes of household fires EXCEPT_____.
a. candles b. faulty wiring c. stacks of hay d. curious children
32.Where is the safest place to store matches at home?
a. in the playroom b. on the coffee table c. in a locked cabinet d. in the drawer near the stove.
33. What must you do first if you discover that your house is on fire?
a. Ensure your safety. c. Warn all your family members
b. Open the doors and windows d. Call the Bureau if Fire Protection
34. What three things should you do if your clothes catch on fire?
a. Alarm, call and evacuate. c. Drop, cover and hold.
b. Scream, roll and run. d. Stop, drop and roll.
35. Which of the following is the acronym describing the correct sequence of using a fire extinguisher?
a. PASS b. PULL c. PUSH d. RACE
36. Alice was about to fry a fish on her new stove. As she puts the fish on the hot oil, the frying pan was caught on fire. She was
about to pour water on the fire when her mother stops her and put a cover on the pan instead. What would likely happen if
Alice pours the water on the fire?
a. The water will cause the oil to splash and spread the fire even worse.
b. The water will cause the hot pan to produce a lot of smoke and steam.
c. The water will put out the fire as it mixes with the oil causing it to cool down rapidly.
d. The water will ignite the fire as it contacts the burning oil causing it to explode.
37. Which of the following should you do if you are UNABLE to evacuate burning place?
a. Open the doors and windows to let the smoke out. c. Pull the fire alarms.
b. Breathe through your mouth. d. Stay low under the smoke.
38. You should not __________________ during a fire incident.
a. Run upstairs to retrieve heirlooms, passports and pets c. Do not attempt to go back to the burning structure
b. Open doors that have smoke flowing from the joints d. Delay calling the Fire and Rescue Services
39. The significance of the fire triangle lies in the fact that
a. At least two elements can start a fire.
b. Fire can be extinguished by accelerants.
c. If you add hydrogen, you can generate nuclear power.
d. If you take away one of the elements, you can put out fire
40. Smoke alarms can be very useful when______________.
a. It is properly working.
b. If you keep a working battery in them
c. Tested every month to ensure they are working
d. All of the above
Prepared by: Noted by:

LIN MAE R. TOÑARES MARIA VICTORIA L. LOON

Teacher II School Principal I