DRRR TEST REVIEWER

1. Landslide is the downward ground movement on a sloping terrain caused by

gravity. It also comes in scientific term such as ________.
a. land agitation
b. landmass
c. landslip
d. land tremors
2. Which of the following is a natural agent of erosion which flows and loosens
the soil?
a. air
b. alcohol
c. butane
d. water
3. What type of landslide has a very slow movement which is hardly noticeable?
a. debris flow
b. rock fall
c. slumping
d. soil creep
4. Which of the following happens when the slope becomes saturated with
water triggering a landslide of water sacked mass of rock and soil?
a. debris flow
b. rock fall
c. slumping
d. soil creep
5. Which of the following pertains to a sudden slide of rocks downslope?
a. rock failure
b. rock fall
c. rock slip
d. rock stead
6. Which of the following is a landslide characterized by short distance
movement down a slope, sliding along concave-upward or planar
surface?
a. debris flow
b. slumping
c.soil creep
d. topples
7. Which of the following is not a condition for a landslide to occur?
a. bare vegetation
c. heavy rain
b. flat terrain
d. inclined location
8. This is a depression in the ground that resulted from the collapse of the surface
layer of the soil.
a. earthquake
b. landslide
c. sinkhole
d. tsunami
9. Which of the following characteristics of a rock is essential in order to produce a
sinkhole?
a. dense
b. hard
c. lustrous
d. soluble
10. Which of the following is not an ideal environment for sinkholes to occur?
a. limestone saturated
b. salt beds
c. sedimentary deposits
d. volcanic craters
11. Which of the following is a type of sinkhole that develops abruptly which cause
catastrophic damage?
a. artificial
c. cover subsidence
b. cover collapse
d. dissolution
12. What type of sinkhole develops gradually where the covering sediments are
permeable and contain sand?
a. artificial
b. cover collapse
c. cover subsidence
d. dissolution
13. Which of the following occurs in areas where limestone is exposed at land
surface?
a. artificial
b. cover collapse
c. cover subsidence
d. dissolution
14. Which of the following sinkholes is primarily caused by various human activities
including groundwater pumping and construction activities?
a. artificial
b. cover collapse
c. cover subsidence
d. dissolution
15. Which of the following is always true about sinkholes?
a. can only form holes
b. can be shallow or deep
c. can only occur on land
d. can form above igneous rocks
1. Which of the following is a type of sinkhole that develops abruptly which
cause catastrophic damage?
a. artificial
b. cover collapse
c. cover subsidence
d. dissolution
2. What type of sinkhole develops gradually where the covering sediments are
permeable and contain sand?
a. artificial
b. cover collapse
c. cover subsidence
d. dissolution
3. Which of the following occurs in areas where limestone is exposed at
land surface?
a. artificial
b. cover collapse
c. cover subsidence
d. dissolution
4. Which of the following sinkholes is primarily caused by various human
activities including groundwater pumping and construction activities?
a. artificial
c. cover subsidence
b. cover collapse
d. dissolution
5. Which of the following is always true about sinkholes?
a. can only form holes
c. can only occur on land
b. can be shallow or deep
d. can form above igneous rocks
6. Which of the following is a landslide characterized by short distance
movement down a slope, sliding along concave-upward or planar surface?
a. debris flow
b. slumping
c. soil creep
d. topples
7. Which of the following is not a condition for a landslide to occur?
a. bare vegetation
b. flat terrain
c. heavy rain
d. inclined location
8. This is a depression in the ground that resulted from the collapse of
the surface layer of the soil.
a. earthquake
b. landslide
c. sinkhole
d. tsunami
9. Which of the following characteristics of a rock is essential in order to
produce a sinkhole?
a. dense
b. hard
c. lustrous
d. soluble
10. Which of the following is not an ideal environment for sinkholes to
occur?
a. limestone saturated
b. salt beds
c. sedimentary deposits
d. volcanic craters
1. Landslide is the downward ground movement on a sloping terrain
caused by gravity. It also comes scientific term such as ________.
a. land agitation
b. landmass
c. landslip
d. land tremors
2. Which of the following is a natural agent of erosion which flows and
loosens the soil?
a. air
b. alcohol
c. butane
d. water
3. What type of landslide has a very slow movement which is hardly
noticeable?
a. debris flow
b. rock fall
c. slumping
d. soil creep
4. Which of the following pertains to a sudden slide of rocks downslope?
a. rock failure
b. rock fall
c. rock slip
d. rock stead
5. Which of the following happens when the slope becomes saturated with
water triggering a landslide of water sacked mass of rock and soil?
a. debris flow
b. rock fall
c. slumping
d. soil creep
1. Which of the following is not a natural cause of landslides?
a. climate
b. erosion
c. weathering
d. cross cutting
2. When there is a significant upsurge in precipitation it would cause a/an ______
in the level of ground water.
a. decrease
b. increase
c. insignificant
d. stable
3. Which of the following is responsible for saturating the soil with water which
causes landslides?
a. climate
b. erosion
c. sunlight
d. weathering
4. These are tectonic plate movements that cause the soil covering in steep slopes
to slip leading to landslides.
a. climate
b. erosion
c. sunlight
d. weathering
5. Which of the following is a natural procedure of rock deterioration that weakens
the landslide-susceptible materials?
a. climate
b. erosion
c. sunlight
d. weathering
6. Which of the following is a natural cause of landslide?
a. clear cutting
b. mining
c. cultivation
d. liquefaction
7. Which of the following is a factor that affects the stability of the slope?
a. wind speed
b. heat change
c. light intensity
d. soil nutrients
8. Which of the following is not an effect of landslides?
a. earthquake
b. tsunami
c. death
d. depopulation
9. Which of the following pertain to vibrations that weaken soil due to blasting
technique?
a. clear cutting
b. earthquake
c. gravity
d. mining
10. Which of the following can cause dissolution sinkholes?
a. exposed carbonate rock
b. dissolved igneous rock
c. narrowing wetlands
d. wilted vegetation
11. Ground water pumping is an artificial cause of sinkholes, how does it
contribute to the formation of a sinkhole?
a. It transfers the water upward.
b. It dissolves acidic water to the soil.
c. It creates new water diversion systems.
d. It carries the water further downstream.
12. Which of the following is not an effect of frequent submersion of soil in water?
a. curving
b. weakened soil
c. formation of spaces
d. shriveled soil particles
13. Which of the following statement/s is true about how does a forest fire cause a
landslide?
I. it makes the soil water-resistant
II. it burns resin, oil, fat stored in vegetation
III. it strengthens the adhesiveness of the soil
IV. it increases runoff
a. I, II, IV only
b. I, II, III only
c. both I and II only
d. both III and IV only

14. Which of the following is/are true about how a volcanic eruption trigger a
landslide?
I. it attracts rain clouds
II. by altering minerals to clay
III. volcanic gas dissolved in groundwater weakens rock
IV. vibrations loosen the soil surrounding the volcano
a. I, II, IV only
b. II and III only
c. II, III, IV only
d. I, II, III, and IV
15. Which of the following is true about the relationship of gravity to landslides?
I. steeper slope can trigger massive landslide
II. steep slope means faster landslide
III. steep slope means nearer landslide debris
IV. steeper slope can cause more viscous landslide
a. I only
b. II only
c. III only
d. IV only
1. Ground water pumping is an artificial cause of sinkholes, how does it contribute
to the formation of a sinkhole?
a. It transfers the water upward.
b. It dissolves acidic water to the soil.
c. It creates new water diversion systems.
d. It carries the water further downstream.
2. Which of the following is not an effect of frequent submersion of soil in water?
a. curving
b. weakened soil
c. formation of spaces
d. shriveled soil particles
3. Which of the following statement/s is true about how does a forest fire cause a
landslide?
I. it makes the soil water-resistant
II. it burns resin, oil, fat stored in vegetation
III. it strengthens the adhesiveness of the soil
IV. it increases runoff
a. I, II, IV only
b. I, II, III only
c. both I and II only
d. both III and IV only
4. Which of the following is/are true about how a volcanic eruption trigger a
landslide?
I. it attracts rain clouds
II. by altering minerals to clay
III. volcanic gas dissolved in groundwater weakens rock
IV. vibrations loosen the soil surrounding the volcano
a. I, II, IV only
b. II and III only
c. II, III, IV only
d. I, II, III, and IV
5. Which of the following is true about the relationship of gravity to landslides?
I. steeper slope can trigger massive landslide
II. steep slope means faster landslide
III. steep slope means nearer landslide debris
IV. steeper slope can cause more viscous landslide
a. I only
b. II only
c. III only
d. IV only
6. Which of the following is a natural cause of landslide?
a. clear cutting
b. mining
c. cultivation
d. liquefaction
7. Which of the following is a factor that affects the stability of the slope?
a. wind speed
b. heat change
c. light intensity
d. soil nutrients
8. Which of the following is not an effect of landslides?
a. earthquake
b. tsunami
c. death
d. depopulation
9. Which of the following pertain to vibrations that weaken soil due to blasting
technique?
a. clear cutting
b. earthquake
c. gravity
d. mining
10. Which of the following can cause dissolution sinkholes?
a. exposed carbonate rock
b. dissolved igneous rock
c. narrowing wetlands
d. wilted vegetation
11. Which of the following is not a natural cause of landslides?
a. climate
b. cross cutting
c. erosion
d. weathering
12. When there is a significant upsurge in precipitation it would cause
a/an ______ in the level of ground water.
a. decrease
b. increase
c. insignificant
d. stable
13. Which of the following is responsible for saturating the soil with water which
causes landslides?
a. climate
b. erosion
c. sunlight
d. weathering
14. These are tectonic plate movements that cause the soil covering in steep slopes
to slip leading to landslides.
a. climate
b. earthquake
c. sunlight
d. weathering
15. Which of the following is a natural procedure of rock deterioration that weakens
the landslide-susceptible materials?
a. climate
b. erosion
c. sunlight
d. weathering
1. What hazard may happen if a dam collapses?
A. flashfloods
B. storm surge
C. tsunami
D. typhoon
2. Which of the following signs is associated with flashflood?
A. muddy water
B. running water
C. thunder and lightning
D. increase in temperature of the surroundings
3. Why is it likely for a storm surge to occur during a typhoon?
A. The sea level rises during a typhoon.
B. A typhoon is usually accompanied by strong winds.
C. A typhoon is usually accompanied by lightning and thunder
D. The atmospheric pressure drops during at typhoon, pushing the waves.
4. Which of the following instruments can be used to track typhoons and cloud
masses which may bring thunderstorms?
A. Doppler radar
B. Radiosonde
C. Theodolite
D. Weather surveillance radar
5. Which of the following may be observed in an approaching thunderstorm?
A. column of clouds
B. heavy rainfall
C. high lying clouds
D. saturated ground
6. Which hydrometeorological hazard could happen if one observes lightning and
thunder?
A. typhoon
B. thunderstorm
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above.
7. Which of the following information can be obtained from a flood hazard map?
A. susceptible areas to flood
B. location of nearby waterways
C. the possible flood water level that an area could experience.
D. All the above.
8. Which of the following information may be obtained from a storm surge hazard
map?
A. path of a typhoon
B. wind speed and force of impact
C. the possible time that the storm surge will hit
D. possible height of wave that can hit the surface
9. Which instrument can be used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A. Barometer
C. Radiosonde
B. Hygrometer
D. Sling psychrometer
10. Why is a flashflood considered more hazardous than a flood?
A. It is contaminated.
B. It lasts for a few hours only.
C. It is characterized by a rapid current.
D. All of the above.
11. Which of the following increases the likelihood of a storm surge?
A. lightning
C. strong winds
B. heavy rainfall
D. drop-in atmospheric pressure
12. How do weather satellites benefit people about hydrometeorological hazards?
A. It provides a visualization of the typhoon.
B. It helps predict the areas that may be affected by the typhoon.
C. It relays weather information from remote automatic weather stations
D. All of the above.
13. Why does the sky turn dark before a typhoon or thunderstorm?
A. the sky has a dark and greyish tint
B. clouds filled with water droplets block sunlight
C. lightning and thunder interfere with the sun’s rays.
D. All the above.
14. What changes would NOT be observed on the ocean as a thunderstorm or
typhoon approaches?
A. the water is receding
B. the waves are much higher
C. the waves come in much faster
D. the strong winds are present
15. What does it mean when there is no thunder heard after lightning is seen in
the sky?
A. The storm has passed.
B. Strong wind may have masked the sound of thunder
C. A thunderstorm is approaching or forming from a distance.
D. None of the above.
1. Which is a sign of an impending typhoon?
A. receding water
B. continuous rainfall
C. drop-in temperature
D. rapid rise of water level

2. Which of the following would lead to raising a storm surge alert?

A. calm seas
B. muddy water
C. public storm signal announcement
D. None of the above.

3. Which of the following would be observed before a flood?

A. overflowing water in nearby bodies of water
B. overflowing water in manholes
C. heavy rainfall
D. All of the above.
4. Which of the following would indicate that a typhoon is coming?
A. a drop in atmospheric pressure
B. heavy and prolonged rainfall
C. observed lightning and thunder in the sky
D. a column of cumulonimbus clouds form in the sky
5. Why is it necessary for people to recognize signs of an impending disaster?
A. to be able to prepare for the hazard
B. to inform others of the impending disaster
C. to minimize and prevent the negative outcome
D. All of the above
6. Which of the following information can be obtained in a flash flood hazard
map?
A. location of nearby bodies of water
B. areas that could be affected by flashflood
C. history of water level from previous flash floods
D. All of the above.
7. Which instrument can be used to monitor the motion of precipitation, its type
and determines the structure of typhoons and thunderstorms?
A. Ceiling balloon
B. Doppler Radar
C. Radiosonde
D. Theodolite
8. What would be observed in the ocean before a typhoon or thunderstorm?
A. calm waters
B. heavy rainfall
C. ocean swell
D. radio static
9. What role do meteorologists play in disaster readiness and risk reduction?
A. They warn the people of an impending disaster.
B. They develop methods to provide accurate weather forecasts.
C. They interpret observations obtained from weather instruments.
D. All of the above.
10. Which of the following instruments provides a view of the coverage area of a
weather disturbance such as a typhoon?
A. Thermograph
B. Weather satellite
C. Rawinsonde
D. Clinometer
11. Which of the following signs would indicate that a flash flood could happen?
A. strong winds
B. flashes of lightning
C. water in a river turns cloudy
D. None of the above.
12. Which of the following is NOT true about a thunderstorm?
A. It lasts for a few days.
B. It can cause radio static.
C. It is accompanied by rainfall.
D. It covers a relatively small area, about a few kilometers in diameter.
13. Which hydrometeorological hazard could happen if the sky begins to have
dark cloud formations?
A. flood
B. thunderstorm
C. typhoon
D. All of the above.
14. What information does a hazard map provide a community?
A. possible hazards that can hit the area
B. areas where people can relocate or evacuate
C. areas that are vulnerable and safe to a hazard
D. All of the above.
15. Which could be a sign that a flood could occur in the area?
A. water levels are rising
B. manholes in the street are overflowing
C. weather forecast reported an incoming strong typhoon
D. All of the above.
1. Which of the following measures remove the heating element in an
occurrence of fire?
A. Cover the fire with a damp cloth.
B. Remove nearby flammable liquids
C. Tackle the fire with a fire extinguisher.
D. Wear a protective mask to avoid inhaling toxic fumes.
2. Which of the following is most likely to be a hazard during a fire?
A. water
B. smoke
C. fire alarm
D. temperature
3. Which element/s would be needed for a fire to ignite?
A. fuel
C. heat
B. oxygen
D. All of the above.
4. Which is the BEST thing to do when caught in a fire that is too large to
fight?
A. Run for your life.
B. Press the fire alarm and call the fire department.
C. Open the windows to drive the smoke out.
D. Ensure that everyone vacates the room.
5. What does fire require to burn?
A. flame
B. fuel
C. nitrogen
D. smoke
6. Which of the following practices is NOT advised when you are cooking?
A. Unplug cooking appliances after use.
B. Keep flammable things away from the stovetop.
C. Carry the burning pot or pan to a different room.
D. All of the above.
7. How can spontaneous combustion be prevented from occurring?
A. Keep leaf piles, sawdust and other flammable materials outdoors.
B. Store flammable materials in a cool and dry place.
C. Wash oily rags before storing them.
D. All of the above.
8. Why are candles considered a fire hazard?
A. They ignite flammable things.
B. The smell makes people dizzy.
C. Hot wax will ignite things that it touches.
D. All of the above.
9. Which of the following shows a proper practice in using electrical devices?
A. The cord should be hung up when not in use.
B. Avoid using faulty electrical equipment.
C. Keep heating equipment at a good distance from each other.
D. All of the above.
10. What does PASS in fire extinguishers mean?
A. peel, aim, sweep, shoot
B. pull, aim, squeeze, sweep
C. plunge, aim, shoot, sweep
D. press, aim, squeeze, sweep
11. What element of the fire triangle is removed when water is sprayed to an
open flame?
A. fire
B. fuel
C. heat
D. oxygen
12. What element of the fire triangle is removed when a wet blanket used to put
out a fire?
A. fire
B. fuel
C. heat
D. oxygen

13. How should combustible materials be stored?

A. Label all materials.
B. Wipe any spilled substance.
C. Keep them in a cool and dry place.
D. All of the above.
14. Which of the following practices would prevent a fire?
A. Store flammable materials properly.
B. Unplug appliances when not in use.
C. Regularly check electrical systems and machines.
D. All of the above.
15. Which of the following practices would counteract a fire?
A. Keep matches away from children.
B. Turn off the stove before leaving it.
C. Always check the LPG tank for leaks.
D. All of the above.
1. Which best describes the fire assembly point?
A. where the fire extinguishers are stored
B. an area that has a high risk for fires to occur
C. an area where you may assemble in the event of a fire
D. an area you are required to avoid in the event of a fire
2. Which of the following is the best thing to do when you see a fire on the
worksite?
A. sound the fire alarm
B. try to put the fire out
C. tell an adult or your superior
D. grab your tools and quickly exit the area
3. What element of the fire triangle is played by the wooden sticks in a bonfire?
A. fire
B. fuel
C. heat
D. oxygen
4. What element of the fire triangle is played by the wax of a burning candle?
A. fire
C. heat
B. fuel
D. oxygen
5. Which of the following are statements show fire prevention?
A. Practice fire drills.
B. Conduct fire rescue training.
C. Separate the fuel sources from ignition sources.
D. None of the above.
6. Where should matches be stored?
A. bedroom
B. drawer beside the stove
C. hanging cupboard
D. tabletop
7. Which of the following should NOT be done when cooking?
A. Use a small pan.
B. Use many pans at once.
C. Leave the pan with a lid.
D. Leave the stove unattended.

8. What is the importance of a fire alarm?

A. It prevents fire from spreading.
B. It prevents fires from occurring.
C. It alerts every one of the ongoing fire.
D. All of the above.
9. Barbecue picnics cause big fires even when done outdoors. What should be
done to prevent this?
A. Spray water over the burning charcoal.
B. Let the burning charcoal lose heat in the trashcan.
C. Leave the burning charcoal in the grill until it loses heat.
D. None of the above.
10. You noticed that an extension cord is plugged in both slots of the power
outlet and several appliances are also plugged in it. What should you do?
A. Tell an adult about it.
B. Organize the cords as they look cluttered.
C. Remove some appliances and one extension cord from the outlet.
D. None of the above.
11. Which element/s would be needed for a fire to start?
A. fuel
C. oxygen
B. heat
D. All of the above.
12. Which element/s would be needed for a fire to continue burning?
A. fuel
C. oxygen
B. heat
D. All of the above.
13. Which of the following should be done when you see a child playing with
matches?
A. Get the matches and keep them.
B. Remove other flammable materials in the room.
C. Explain that playing with matches is dangerous.
D. All of the above
14. You noticed that the appliances and light bulbs at your house flicker often.
Which of the following is the best thing to do about this?
A. Check for overloaded power outlets.
B. Reduce the appliances used at the same time.
C. Have your electrical wirings be checked by an electrician.
D. All of the above.
15. How can you prevent fuels from starting a fire?
A. Keep them covered.
B. Label them properly.
C. Keep them in a cool and dry place.
D. All of the above.