POINTERS FOR 2ND PERIODICAL EXAM

What type of faults when two blocks of the earth’s crust move way from each other?
A. Reverse fault B. Strike-slip fault C. Normal fault D. Oblique fault
In Reverse fault, which direction does the hanging wall move relative to the foot
wall?
A. Upward B. Downward C.Sideways D. Stay still
How does the movement of rocks differ in a normal fault compared to reverse fault?
A. In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves upward, while in a reverse fault, it
moves downward.
B. In a normal fault, the hanging wall moves downward, while in a reverse fault,
it moves upward.
C. Both faults cause the hanging wall to move in the same direction.
D. In both normal and reverse faults, the movement of the hanging wall is
horizontal.
The Philippines is composed of different fault system within the Philippine Fault
Zone. Which of the following best describes a fault?
A. It is a boundary of two plates that moves in different directions
B. It is the bending of rock layers due to stress
C. It is a fracture along the Earth's crust
D. It is the movement of rocks that resulted to damage
What is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the origin of an earthquake
called?
A. Focus B. Epicenter C. Seismograph D. Fault
What is the name of the location where an earthquake originates beneath the Earth's
surface?
A. Seismogram B. Epicenter C. Focus (Hypo-center) D.
Seismograph
Which type of plate boundary (fault) is most commonly associated with earthquake
activity?
A. Convergent fault B Divergent fault C. Transform fau D. All of the above
What is the device to record the arrival time of P and S waves in a recording station?
A. Seismogram B. Seismograph C. Fault meter D. Wedge
What is the difference between earthquake magnitude and intensity?
A) Magnitude measures the severity of ground shaking, while intensity measures
the size of the earthquake.
B) Magnitude is a subjective measure, while intensity is an objective scale.
C) Magnitude measures the energy released, while intensity measures the effects
at specific locations.
D) There is no difference between magnitude and intensity.
How does the Mercalli Intensity Scale differ from the Richter Magnitude Scale in
terms of earthquake measurement?
A. The Mercalli Scale measures the physical size of the earthquake, while the
Richter Scale measures the damage caused.
B. The Mercalli Scale measures the effects of the earthquake at specific
locations, while the Richter Scale measures the total energy released.
C. The Mercalli Scale measures the energy released, while the Richter Scale
measures human perception.
D. The Mercalli Scale is used for very small earthquakes, while the Richter
Scale is used for large ones.
What are the three main layers of the Earth’s interior?
A. Crust, Atmosphere, Core
B. Crust,Mantle, Core
C. Lithosphere, Crust, Mantle
D. Hydrosphere, Mantle, Core
What is the solid innermost part of the Earth called?
A. Mantle B. Lithosphere C. Inner Core D. Outer Core
If a low-pressure area is observed near the Philippines with sustained winds of 75
km/h, what stage of development is this weather system?
A. Tropical Depression B. Tropical Storm C. Typhoon D. Super Typhoon

A typhoon is approaching the Philippines. What is the most effective step to ensure
safety before the typhoon makes landfall?
A. Continue daily activities until the rain starts.
B. Monitor weather updates and prepare emergency kits.
C. Ignore warnings if the typhoon is far from your area.
D. Wait for the government to start evacuations.
A weather disturbance in the Pacific Ocean has just formed, and sea surface
temperatures are above 26°C. How does this temperature influence the development
of the typhoon?
A. It prevents the storm from gaining strength.
B. It provides the heat and moisture necessary for the storm to intensify.
C. It causes the storm to dissipate quickly.
D. It has no significant effect on the storm’s development.

IDENTIFICATION:
What type of landform can act as a natural barrier that weakens a typhoon as it makes
landfall? MOUNTAIN RANGES
Refers to the side of a mountain that faces the direction of the wind and receives more
rainfall. WINDWARD
The study of the formation of Mountain. OROGRAPHY
Refers to the side of a mountain that is sheltered from the wind and tends to be
drier.LEEWARD
What is the term for the destructive rise in sea levels caused by a typhoon near
coastal areas? STORM SURGE
What type of kit should be prepared to include food, water, and first aid supplies
before a typhoon? EMERGENCY KIT
What is the process of moving people to safer areas ahead of a typhoon?
EVACUATION
The agency in the Philippines provides weather updates and typhoon warnings.
PAGASA
It describe the intensity of a storm. PSWS
What should you turn off in your home before evacuating to prevent electrical
accidents? ELECTRICITY AND GAS LINE
ACRONYMS
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration PAGASA

Philippine Area of Responsibility PAR

Intertropical Convergence Zone ITCZ

Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS

Department of Science and Technology DOST

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER TYPHOON

Stay calm and be alert. DURING

Prepare a first aid kit. BEFORE
Prepare flashlights, batteries for flashlights and radio, candles and kerosene lamps, or
other lighting devices.BEFORE
Help check all electric wires.BEFORE
Boil water before drinking it to avoid getting sick. AFTER
Avoid electrical wires that have fallen. AFTER
Stay safe in a safe place with a means of escape. AFTER
Stay indoors. Postpone any plan of travel or errands. DURING
Be ready to evacuate if necessary. Leave your house as soon as you realize you are
not safe. DURING
Help your family check and fix your house for any damage (especially the roots and
windows) to withstand the strong wind. BEFORE

MATCHING TYPE
COMA A spherical cloud of gas and dust that comes off of the nucleus.
KUIPER BELT The region beyond Neptune where short-period comets originate
KUIPER BELT AND OORT CLOUD It’s where the comets found.
KUIPER BELT The region beyond Neptune where short-period comets originate
HALLEY COMET It is the most famous comet ot the 20th century.
METEOROIDS A small rocky or metallic body traveling through space.
METEORITE A fragment of rock or metal from space that lands on Earth's surface
JANUARY 3 Shower name Quadrantid and the peak of date is ___
APRIL 22 Shower name Lyrid and the peak of date is ___
MAY 5 Shower name Aquarid and the peak of date is __