Question 1

Which of the following best definemitigation?

Accepted Answer

d. All of the above

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a. Mitigationmeans to decrease the high risk of loss of life or property before the upcomingdisaster.

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b. Mitigation refers to action taken to prevent or reduce the risk to lives, properties, social and economic activities, and natural resources from natural hazards.

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c. Mitigation reduces injuries and lossof life; trauma; damage to property, equipment and infrastructure; communitydisruption; and economic, environmental, and other losses caused by floods andflash floods.

Question 2

It occurs when the spaces undergroundbecome bigger and the layer of bedrock above it can no longer support theweight above it, a collapse of the land surface dramatically takes place.

Accepted Answer

c. sinkholes

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d. noneof these

Answer

a. groundwater

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<P>b. rocks</P>

Question 3

Whichof the following actions or plans is/are needed to safeguard human life andproperty?

Accepted Answer

d. Allof the above

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c. Make a detailed inventory of yourpersonal belongings, home or an

apartment, garage and surroundingproperty, with photographs or videotape.

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a.include a communications plan

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b. develop andrehearse a family disaster plan

Question 4

Which among the following is notincluded in the steps to protect your home from the next flooding?

Accepted Answer

b. Constructprotection barriers to stop floodwater from entering the home.

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d. Developa flood response plan based on your flood protection level, local warning procedures, and the amount of warning time you will have to respond before the flood comes.

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c. Be relaxed, do not do anything andwait for the barangay officials to do the precautions needed in your home.

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a. Purchase flood insurance toprotect your financial future.

Question 5

Which is/are the possible way/s tomitigate rainfall-induced landslide in a landslide prone area?

Accepted Answer

c. Build channels for diversion of mud-flow or debris flow to direct the flow away from your property. Make sure though that diversion does not affect any

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b. Do not build your house on or near steep slopes, mountain edges, drainages, ornatural erosion valleys.

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a. Plant more trees, grasses, and other vegetation to prevent erosion and for

compaction of soil.

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d.Allof These

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate mitigation torainfall-induced landslide?

Accepted Answer

c. If escape is not possible, curl into a tight ball and protect your head and hide in a

structure that can serve toprotect from debris.

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a. Be familiar with your surroundings

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d. Avoid pen storm-water drainage and run off especially when there is a storm or heavy rainfall.

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b.Beupdated on news regarding the condition of your area.

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