Natural Disasters Quiz

Which instrument can be used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Radiosonde

• Sling psychrometer

Why is it likely for a storm surge to occur during a typhoon?

• The sea level rises during a typhoon.

• A typhoon is usually accompanied by strong winds.

• A typhoon is usually accompanied by lightning and thunder

• The atmospheric pressure drops during at typhoon, pushing the waves.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following instruments can be used to track typhoons and cloud masses which may bring thunderstorms?

• Doppler radar

• Radiosonde

• Theodolite

• Weather surveillance radar

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Which hydrometeorological hazard could happen if one observes lightning and thunder?

• typhoon

• thunderstorm

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

Why is a flashflood considered more hazardous than a flood?

• It is contaminated.

• It lasts for a few hours only.

• It is characterized by a rapid current.

• All of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What hazard may happen if a dam collapses?

• flashfloods

• storm surge

• tsunami

• typhoon

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following information can be obtained from a flood hazard map?

• susceptible areas to flood

• location of nearby waterways

• the possible flood water level that an area could experience.

• All the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following information may be obtained from a storm surge hazard map?

• path of a typhoon

• wind speed and force of impact

• the possible time that the storm surge will hit

• possible height of wave that can hit the surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following may be observed in an approaching thunderstorm?

• column of clouds

• heavy rainfall

• high lying clouds

• saturated ground

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following signs is associated with flashflood?

• muddy water

• running water

• thunder and lightning

• increase in temperature of the surroundings

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2