Coping with Hydrometeorological Hazards

_____ 1. Which of the following hydrometeorological hazard may bring heavy rainfall and strong wind?
I. ipo-ipo
II. flood
III. tropical cyclone
IV. southwest monsoon
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. All of the above
_____ 2. Which of the following can be used as a floatation device?
I. tire
II. ice chest
III. blanket
IV. metal bar
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. All of the above
_____ 3. Heavy rainfall and flood may create pools of standing water. Which of the following animals may breed on
standing water and cause the spread of diseases?
A. bees B. worms C. snakes D. mosquitoes
_____ 4. What should you do before a tropical cyclone?
A. Watch out for flying debris. C. Evacuate immediately.
B. Tune into storm warnings. D. Do a house clean up.
_____ 5. Which is the most appropriate action when the water level quickly rises in your house during a heavy rainfall?
A. Go to higher ground. C. Save your belongings.
B. Walk across the flooded area. D. Check for any structural damage.
_____ 6. What is the best way to protect yourself from an ipo-ipo?
A. If you are in a vehicle, pull over under an overpass.
B. If you are inside your home, go in the basement.
C. If you are inside a building, stay close to the window.
D. If you are outside, try to run to the tornado.
_____ 7. What should be included in the family disaster plan?
I. contact person during the disaster
II. meeting place after the disaster
III. contact numbers of all relatives and friends
IV. list of supplies inside the emergency kit
A. I and II only B. II and III only C. I, II and III D. I, II and IV
_____ 8. What should you do after a tropical cyclone?
I. Move furniture to higher levels and disconnect all electrical appliances.
II. If your house was heavily damaged, go inside immediately.
III. Check gas, water, and electrical lines for any damage.
IV. Wear protective gears such as gloves when cleaning up debris.
A. I and II B. I and III C. III and IV D. I and IV
_____ 9. Why should you boil the water for drinking after a heavy rainfall or flood?
A. The water must be warm before drinking it after a storm.
B. The water is more nutritious to drink when it is boiled.
C. The water may have been contaminated during flooding.
D. The water that has been boiled has more microorganisms.
_____ 10. Nita is living in a flood-prone area. During a heavy rainfall, her place is flooded and she has to evacuate.
However, the roads where she has to walk through are also flooded up to the knee level. Which of the
following should Nita do?
A. Go inside a vehicle and stay there to protect herself.
B. Swim in the flood water as fast as she can.
C. Wear protective gears such as raincoats and boots.
D. Stay in the flood water until it subsides.