Hydrometeorological Hazards

_____ 1. Which of the following are hydrometeorological hazards?

I. flood
II. earthquake
III. landslide
IV. storm surge
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. I, III and IV
_____ 2. On the average, how many typhoons does the Philippines experience every year?
A. 20 B. 40 C. 50 D. 30
_____ 3. Which of the following is true about a monsoon?
A. It is a seasonal prevailing wind in the West and Northwest Asia.
B. It brings a different kind of weather depending on where it comes from.
C. It can blow from the southeast or the northwest.
D. It causes humid weather and drought.
_____ 4. What happens during a storm surge?
A. There is an abnormal rise of sea water due to a storm.
B. There is a rise in the sea level due to a high tide.
C. There is a displacement of a large volume of water due to an earthquake.
D. There is a strong wind that rotates on land.
_____ 5. Which of the following choices is not included on the negative effects of typhoons?
A. death and injuries
B. increased water supply
C. storm surge
D. strong wind
_____ 6. Which of the following describes the effect of the southwest monsoon in the Philippines?
A. fair and sunny weather
B. strong winds and intense rain
C. snowy and cloudy weather
D. humid air and drought
_____ 7. How does an ipo-ipo cause injuries and death?
A. It lifts and hurls objects that may cause injuries and death upon impact.
B. It brings a large volume of water that drowns any person along its path.
C. It saturates the soil and causes an overflow of water to dry land areas.
D. It moves soils and rocks down the slope causing injuries and death.
_____ 8. Your family is living in a flood-prone area. What should you do when there is a strong typhoon?
A. Stay inside the house and do not mind the weather forecast.
B. Go to a nearby water resource and check the water level.
C. Listen to the advisory coming from PAGASA and evacuate when necessary.
D. Stay where you are and observe how the water level rises in the area.
_____ 9. Which of the following places is the best place to hide when there is a tornado?
A. highest floor of a building
B. basement
C. open ground
D. under a tree