Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Capiz
FELIX BALGOS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Agbalo Panay, Capiz

NAME__________________________________________________YEAR & SEC: _________________________SCORE: __________

LONG TEST IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

I. Choose the correct answer for each statement. Pick your answer from the words inside the box.
Convergent boundary Hypocenter Tectonic plates Epicenter Fault plane

Tsunami Earthquake Seismograph Divergent boundary Strike slip

West valley fault Dock, Cover and Hold Buffer zone Intensity Magnitude

__________________1. It is a sudden tremor or movement of the earth’s crust.

__________________2. Referred to as pieces of the earth’s surface which may hit, slide and bump each other creating movements.

__________________3. The surface which plates slips or moves from one another.

__________________4. Place where the earthquake originates.

__________________5. It is another term used to define transform fault.

__________________6. Type of earthquake that occurs when one plate is forced over the other creating mountains, hills and
volcanoes.

__________________7. A type of earthquake that happens when plates are drifted apart from one another.

__________________8. Area where the earthquake occurs in the earth’s surface.

__________________9. The instrument used to measure the intensity of an earthquake.

__________________10. The term used to refer to earthquakes that happens underwater.

__________________11. The fault which traverses parts of Metro Manila and adjoining provinces of Bulacan, Laguna, Rizal and
Cavite.

__________________12. It is the energy released during an earthquake.

__________________13. It is the strength felt at the epicenter during an earthquake

__________________14. It is the required distance of any structure or building near a fault line.

__________________15. The preventive measure used when evacuating during an earthquake.

II. True or False: Write if the statement is true and if the statement is False

__________ 16. An Emergency Action Plan is a plan created to help people respond to emergency situations in a safe and organized
manner.

__________17. During a fire, if you must exit through smoke, do not crawl low under the smoke to your exit.

__________18. If you are escaping through a closed door during a fire, feel the door first using the back of your hand. If it is warm,
try destroying the door.

__________19. It is important for you to follow day-by-day practices to avoid and control fire hazards.

__________20. It is ok to smoke cigarettes near gas stations and combustible materials.

__________21. Octopus wirings may cause fires in buildings and houses.

__________22. Schools and other establishments should have proper fire exits, fire alarms and fire extinguishers ready in case of
fire.

_________23. All the Faculty and staff and the students should be oriented on what to do during emergencies such as fire and
earthquake.

________24. Fire and Earthquake drills must be done for a maximum of Six (6) times a year.

________25. Fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained and tested. Fire extinguishers must be fully charged and kept in
operable condition.
III. ESSAY: (5 points)

1. As a student, what things have your learned in this subject which you can use and apply during an unexpected emergency
occur.