I. Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The following are included in hydrometeorological hazards, except for one.

A. Typhoon B. El Niño C. Earthquake D. Floods
2. These heavy rainfalls are usually accompanied by thunderstorms.
A. Typhoon B. Tornado C. Torrential rains D. Thunderstorm
3. What do you call the rapid rise of water above normal sea level?
A. Flood B. Storm surge C. Flash flood D. Tsunami
4. ________ is the rapid oxidation of a flammable material accompanied by the production of
light and heat.
A. Heat B. Fire C. Explosion D. Combustion
5. The following are causes of fire, except for one.
A. Flammable chemicals C. LPG-related
B. Lighted Cigarette butts D. Ground shaking
6. Which of the following is a weather system with a radius of about 2 to 300 km and
characterized by a low-pressure center accompanied by strong spiraling winds and torrential
rains?
A. Tropical cyclone B. Tsunami C. Flood D. Thunderstorm
7. Which of the following is a stage where fire runs out of fuel to burn things around it?
A. Growth stage B. Decay stage C. Fully developed stage D. Burned stage
8. Which of the following is the agency concerned in providing information regarding weather
disturbances entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility?
A. DENR B. PAGASA C. DOH D. DPWH
9. The fire reaches the ________ when the smoke is already visible and may start accumulating.
A. Growth stage B. Decay stage C. Fully developed stage D. Burned stage
10. Which weather disturbance develops in the northwest Pacific Ocean?
A. Blizzard B. Tornado C. Tropical Cyclone D. Tsunami

II. Directions: Identify the following. Write your answer before the number.

_______________11. It is the hottest month of the year in the Philippines. March

_______________12. What do you call the rapid oxidation of flammable material? Fire
_______________13. It is a small-scale storm accompanied by lightning and thunder. Thunderstorm
_______________14. It quickly ascends and descends in the atmosphere, making it dangerous for
airplanes to travel in the air. Strong Wind
_______________15. The strong precipitation of torrential rains can cause __________ Flash floods
_______________16. This type of precipitation refers to ice particles. Hail
_______________17. It is a fast and unexpected hazard that can sneak in anytime during a storm.
Storm surge
_______________18. It occurs when land areas which are normally not covered with water are
being submerged, often after heavy and continuous rainfall. Flood
_______________19. The word hurricane is also the same as the term __________ Tropical
cyclone
_______________20. The letter ‘G’ in the acronym PAGASA stands for __________ Geophysical

III. Directions: Write a short essay to answer the question. ( 10 points )

1. How can an individual save himself or herself during a fire incident? Give ways how to stay safe
during the said hazard to support your answer.