Quiz # 1

Which of the following Hydro meteorological hazard is characterized by localized storm cloud that produces lightning and thunder, and often brings heavy rain shower and strong gusty winds? 

• Hurricane
• Blizzard
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

Which of the following hydro-meteorological hazards is the abnormal sea level rise occurring during tropical cyclones or "bagyo" and is caused by the strong winds and low atmospheric pressures that tropical cyclones produce?

• a. El iño                                                       

• b. Flood                              

• c. La Niña

• d. Storm Surge

Which of the following factors contribute to flooding?

• El Niño

• cloud movements

• slow moving thunderstorms

• rainfall intensity and duration

A localized windstorm characterized by a visible funnel-shaped, rapidly whirling cloud extending downward from the base of a dark cumulonimbus cloud.

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

• Whirlpool

• Cyclone

Which of the following is not needed in order for a typhoon to form?

• cold waters

• warm waters

• moistures

• inward spiraling winds

Which of the following preparations for typhoon does not belong to the group?

• Plan ahead

• Pack your Go bags

• Wait for the coming of typhoon before packing things

• Assemble a typhoon kit

It is caused by heavy rain or the sudden release of water over a short period of time.

• River flooding

• Coastal flooding

• Flashflood

• Urban flooding

Which of the following is not an effect of landslides?

• earthquake

• tsunami

• death

• depopulation

It is the mass movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope due to gravity. 

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Volcanic eruption

• Tsunami

Human activity that utilize blasting techniques contribute mightily to landslides is called____.

• Mining

• Illegal fishing

• Poaching

• Illegal logging