Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
BAGONG SILANG II NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Labo, Camarines Norte
DRRR 3RD QUARTER EXAM

Name: ____________________Grade12 Section__ __ Score_______Average_________Exam Date 01/____/2020

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read each question carefully. Write the letter corresponding to the correct answer
on the space provided for.
_____1. All of the following are TRUE about disasters EXCEPT.
A. A disaster may be domestic or international
B. A disaster may be caused by nature or have human origins
C. A disaster always receives widespread media coverage
D. A disaster may have a known and gradual onset
_____2. Disasters frequently result in all of the following EXCEPT.
A. Damage to the ecological environment
B. Displacement of populations
C. Destruction of a population’s homeland
D. Sustained public attention during the recovery phase
____3. Do we have to prepare for a disaster?
A. Yes, because it comes in the least expected time
B. Yes, to know when to collect calamity fund
C. No, if the typhoon is weak
D. No, if you have a well-built house or shelter.
____4. What is the most important threat at risk due to disaster?
A. Loss of lives and properties
B. Loss of source of income
C. Loss of communication
D. Power interruptions
_____5. Early misconception about calamity is that __________________.
A. It was cause because of the position of the planet or a star
B. It was caused by the moon and mars
C. It was caused by a meteorite
D. It was caused because of the moon and earths orbit to the sun
_____6. In an emergency, what number should you dial to contact the police and fire department?
A. 911
B. 111
C. 711
D. 311
_____7. What government office is in-charge to mitigate and prepare us through disaster?
A. LGU B. NDRRMC C. DSWD D. DOH
_____8. Which of these variables can aggravate the effect of disaster?
A. Sturdy buildings C. Dilapidated ceiling
B. Knowledgeable community D. Responsive Rescue team
_____9. Which of these variables can mitigate the effect of disaster?
A. Availability of news and information C. Deforestations
B. Low lying areas D. Fire hazards
_____10. In order to mitigate the effect of typhoon, one must _________________.
A. Build a strong, steady and reliable shelter C. Build a house using a previously used material
B. Make a house using light materials D. All of the above
_____11. The Philippines is said to be disaster prone because __________________.
A. We are near the Atlantic Ocean and Marianas Trench
B. We are in the Northernmost part of the hemisphere
C. We are near the Pacific Ocean and the ring of fire
D. We are in the Southernmost part of the hemisphere
_____12. It is usually a sketch of probable area covered by the impact of hazard and elements at risk.
A. Disaster map C. Hazard diagram
B. Impact map D. Hazard map
_____13. It is the possibility that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
A. Risk C. Hazard

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 B. Vulnerability D. capacity
_____14. It is a weakness or constrain affecting a household’s or community’s capacity to cope with the damage.
A. Risk C. Hazard
B. Vulnerability D. capacity
_____15. It is an event or occurrence that has the potential to cause injuries to life and damage to properties.
A. Risk C. Hazard
B. Vulnerability D. capacity
_____16. Is the coping mechanism or strategy in terms of physical, material or social aspects against disasters.
A. Risk C. Hazard
B. Vulnerability D. capacity
_____17. Which of the following is an effect of disaster?
A. damage to properties B. loss of human life
B. ecological disruption D. All of the above
_____18. A calamity is considered to be a disaster ONLY if__________.
A. It causes human suffering and creates human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance.
B. It causes human suffering and creates human needs that victims can alleviate without assistance.
C. It is far from the country
D. None of the above
_____19. Among the disaster risk factors, which of the following pertains to state of mental capacity and health?
A. Psychological factors C. Economic factors
B. Physical factors D. Socio-cultural factors
_____20. Among the disaster risk factors, which of the following pertains to a tangible object or infrastructure?
A. Psychological factors C. Economic factors
B. Physical factors D. Socio-cultural factors
_____21. Among the disaster risk factors, which of the following pertains to religion,social status, traditions,
perception by society, etc?
A. Psychological factors C. Economic factors
B. Physical factors D. Socio-cultural factors
_____22. Among the disaster risk factors, which of the following include assets and liabilities, income, economic class,
etc.?
A. Psychological factors C. Economic factors
B. Physical factors D. Socio-cultural factors
_____23. Which of the following is NOT categorized as geophysical?
A. Earthquake C. Tsunami
B. Landslide D. Flood
_____24. Which of the following is NOT categorized as climatological?
A. Earthquake C. Wildfires
B. Drought D. Extreme Temperature
_____25. Which of the following is NOT categorized as Meteorological?
A. landslide C. Typhoon
B. Cyclone D. Hurricane
_____26. Any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life.
A. Disaster B. Hazard C. Calamity D. Catastrophe
_____27. Is a perceived natural event which threatens both life and property.
A. Disaster B. Hazard C. Calamity D. Catastrophe
_____28. WHEN can you say that an event is a disaster?
A. If At least 2% of the population are affected & in need of emergency assistance.
B. A great number or at least 40% of the means of livelihood such as bancas, fishing boats, vehicles and the like
are destroyed.
C. Minor roads and bridges are destroyed and impassable for at least an hour, thus disrupting the flow of
transport and commerce.
D. Minimal destruction of fishponds, crops, poultry and livestock, and other agricultural products etc
_____29. Which of the following statement is true?
A. Disaster occurs when hazards meet vulnerability
B. Disaster doesn’t have the potential to be deadly
C. Vulnerability is only to be ignored
D. All of the above
_____30. 4 Which is a manmade disaster?
A. Warfare B. Industrial C. Technological D. Meteorological
_____31. Terrorism is considered to be _____.
A. Warfare B. Industrial C. Technological D. Meteorological

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_____32. Chemical spill is considered to be _____.
A. Warfare B. Industrial C. Technological D. Meteorological
_____33. Fire is considered to be _____.
A. Warfare B. Industrial C. Technological D. Meteorological
_____34. The following are characteristics of an earthquake, EXCEPT ______________________.
A. The shaking or trembling caused by the sudden release of energy
B. Usually associated with faulting or breaking of rocks
C. Continuing adjustment of position results in aftershocks
D. It is accompanied by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
_____35. Location within the earth where fault rupture actually occurs.
A. Focus B. Origin C. Epicenter D. Seismic waves
_____36. Location on the surface above the focus.
A. Focus B. Origin C. Epicenter D. Seismic waves
_____37. Energy moving outward from the focus of an earthquake.
A. Focus B. Origin C. Epicenter D. Seismic waves
_____38. What is the importance of knowing the velocity of the seismic waves?
A. It helps us infer the type of rock it traveled through.
B. It helps anticipate the next earthquake
C. It prevents the damage of an earthquake
D. It tells us the magnitude of an earthquake
_____39. It is an instrument that detect seismic waves.
A. Seismometer B. Seismology C. Seismograph D. Richter scale
_____40. Record intensity, height and amplitude of seismic waves.
A. Seismometer B. Seismology C. Seismograph D. Richter scale
_____41. Measures the energy released by fault movement.
A. Seismometer B. Seismology C. Seismograph D. Richter scale
_____42. It is the magnitude of an earthquake wherein total destruction and damage is done.
A. Magnitude 1 B. magnitude3 C. Magnitude 6 D. Magnitude 9 & over
_____43. What is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
A. Mercalli Scale B. Richter Scale C. Barometer D. Hydrometer
_____44. The following are major earthquake hazards, EXCEPT ________.
A. Building collapse B. Landslide C. Fires D. Flooding
_____45. Disruptive up-down and sideways movement or motion experienced during an earthquake.
A. Ground Rupture C. Liquification
B. Ground Shaking D. tectonic Earthquake
_____46. Displacement on the ground due to movement of fault.
A. Ground Rupture C. Liquification
B. Ground Shaking D. tectonic Earthquake
_____47. What is one of the MOST important actions to take BEFORE an earthquake?
A. Locate safe spots in each room
B. Move to higher ground
C. Place large items in high places
D. Run as fast as you can
_____48. How do you stay safe during an earthquake?
A. If inside when the shaking starts, move no more than a few steps, drop to the ground, cover and hold on
B. If outside, find a clear spot and drop to the ground
C. Stay calm and don’t panic
D. All of the above
_____49. The first action I will take after an earthquake is...
A. to expect after-shocks
B. to beware of fires
C. Check the surrounding
D. All of the above
_____50. In year 1990, this city was damaged because of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake.
A. Baguio City B. Marikina city C. Lipa City D. Valenzuela city
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