Geological Hazard Maps Quiz

What is a geological hazard map?

• A map that shows the potential mining areas in different regions of the country

• A map that shows the areas prone to hazards brought by geological events

• A map that shows the number of geologists based on specific areas

• A map that shows the geographic features of an area

Which of the following are the points, lines, shapes, and colors used in the map?

• Symbols

• Legends

• Titles

• Sources

Which of the following Philippine agencies and institutes produce geological hazard maps?

• Department of Agriculture

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

• Department of Trade and Industry

• Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Which of the following is true about the red dots? (Refer to Earthquake-Prone Areas)

• The biggest red dot indicates that the area was hit by a strong earthquake.

• The smallest red dot indicates that the area was not hit by an earthquake.

• The smallest red dot indicates that the area was hit by few earthquakes.

• The biggest red dot indicates that the area was not hit by an earthquake.

Which of the following is true about the map of tsunami-prone areas?

• The colors indicate the potential of a tsunami hazard.

• The colors magenta and yellow present the frequency of tsunami occurrences in the past.

• The Philippines do not have areas that are prone to tsunamis.

• The Philippines have areas that experienced tsunamis in the past.

Which of the following are true about Albay and Palawan?

• Palawan experiences more volcanic eruptions than Albay.

• Albay experiences more volcanic eruptions than Palawan.

• Palawan is near many active volcanoes.

• Albay is near active, inactive, and potentially active volcanoes.

Which of the following places are prone to earthquake-induced shallow landslides map?

• Abra

• Kalinga

• Ifugao

• Palawan

Why are locally generated tsunamis more dangerous than those generated by distant sources?

• They may reach a nearby shore in few minutes, so there may not be enough time for tsunami warning centers to issue a warning.

• They are always stronger than foreign generated tsunamis, so they cause widespread destruction and damage to infrastructures.

• They carry with them strong typhoons that may cause casualties and damages to houses and buildings.

• They cause sudden earthquakes that there is not enough time for earthquake warning centers to issue an alarm or warning.

Locate the capital city of the Philippines, Manila. What is the level of landslide hazard in that area?

• High danger zone

• Low danger zone

• No present risk

• No data

What are the provinces in Visayas that can be directly affected by hazards of volcanic eruptions such as lahar and pyroclastic flow? (Refer to Distribution of Volcanoes)

• Negros Occidental

• Bohol

• Leyte

• Cebu