Fourth Quarter Examination in Science VI

What does the acronym PHILVOCS stand for?

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology

• Philippine Institute of Volcanologist

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

• Philippine Institute of Volcanologists and Seismology

Which describes the build-up and release of stress during an earthquake?

• the Modified Mercalli Scale

• the elastic rebound theory

• the principle of superposition

• the travel time difference

Which is NOT a positive effect of a volcanic eruption?

• It makes the soil good for crops.

• It generates geothermal energy.

• It attracts tourist to visit the place.

• It causes great damage to living and non-living things.

What is the similarity between Mayon and Taal Volcanos?

• They are active volcanoes.

• They are extinct volcanoes.

• They are inactive volcanoes.

• They are all found in Visayas

Why earthquakes and volcanic eruptions often occur in the Philippines?

• It has a wet and dry climate.

• It has a lot of trenches and faults.

• It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.

• It is composed of hundreds of islands.

Which is a worst effect of earthquake?

• loss of life

• house burned down

• changes in landscape

• infrastructure destruction

As a student what will be your suggestions to minimize the effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on living and non-living things?

• Exercise every day to keep our body ready for any calamities.

• Strictly follow preventive measures and government advisories.

• Watch videos of various calamities for us to be informed and be ready.

• Take pictures/videos and make a vlog about the calamities for future reference.

What should be placed inside your emergency bag in preparation for a calamity?

I. flashlight

II. food packed

III. first aid kits

IV. bottled water

V. spare clothes

• I and II only

• I, II, and III only

• IV and V only

• I,II,III,IV and V

What takes place when loosely packed, water-logged sediments at or near the ground surface lose their strength in response to strong ground shaking?

• fire

• rockslide

• liquefaction

• flash floods

While you are on your way home from school riding a vehicle suddenly an earthquake occurs, what should you do?

• Stop the vehicle and move out.

• Continue driving, do not mind the shaking.

• Turn up the volume of the radio in the vehicle.

• Ask the driver to stop and park it away from buildings, electric wires, or posts.