Hazard Awareness

Question 1

Are natural processes or phenomena of atmospheric, hydrological, or oceanographic nature.

Answer 1

Hydro meteorological hazards

Question 2

What is the difference between a hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon?

Answer 2

In the Atlantic and North Pacific, “hurricane” is used. In the Northwest Pacific, it is called “typhoon” and “cyclones” occur in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.

Question 3

It is a type of large storm system having a circular or spiral system of violent winds, typically hundreds of kilometers or miles in diameter.

Answer 3

Typhoon

Question 4

It is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.

Answer 4

Storm surge

Question 4

A rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.

Answer 4

Thunderstorm

Question 4

It is the water level rise during a storm due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide.

Answer 4

Storm tide

Question 5

Is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. It can happen during heavy rains.

Answer 5

Flooding

Question 6

These are the most dangerous kind of floods, because they combine the destructive power of a flood with incredible speed and unpredictability.

Answer 6

Flash floods

Question 7

Fire triangle elements

Answer 7

Heat or ignition source, fuel, and oxygen

Question 8

Can include any material, equipment, or operation that emits a spark or flame such as torches.

Answer 8

Ignition sources

Question 9

Include combustible materials such as wood, paper, trash and clothing.

Answer 9

Fuel sources

Question 10

What causes fire?

Answer 10

1. Accidental and carelessness
2. Electrical wiring
3. Appliances
4. Unattended stoves
5. Children playing with matches

Question 11

A plume of hot gases and flame rises from the fire and mixes with the cooler air within the room.

Answer 11

Incipient stage

Question 12

The fire can continue to grow through flame spread or by ignition.

Answer 12

Growth stage

Question 13

The sudden transition from a growth stage to fully developed fire.

Answer 13

Flashover

Question 14

At this post-flashover stage, energy release is at its greatest.

Answer 14

Fully developed stage

Question 15

A compartment fire may enter the decay stage as the available fuel is consumed or due to limited oxygen.

Answer 15

Decay stage

Question 16

Are special pressurized devices that release chemicals or water to aid in putting out a fire.

Answer 16

Fire extinguishers

Question 17

Fires involving solid materials such as wood, paper, or textiles.

Answer 17

Class A

Question 18

Fires involving flammable liquid such as petrol, diesels, oils.

Answer 18

Class B

Question 19

Fires involving gases.

Answer 19

Class C

Question 20

Fires involving metals.

Answer 20

Class D

Question 21

Fires involving live electrical apparatus.

Answer 21

Class E

Question 22

Fires involving cooking oils such as in deep-fat fryers.

Answer 22

Class F

Question 23

Can be used on Class A and B fires. Most suited to extinguishing liquid fires such as petrol or diesel.

Answer 23

Foam extinguishers

Question 24

Are a good multi-purpose fire extinguisher because they can be used on Class A, B and C fires.

Answer 24

Powder extinguishers

Question 25

Are ideal for places with a lot of electrical equipment such as offices or server rooms because they are safe to use on fires involving electrical apparatus.

Answer 25

Carbon dioxide extinguishers

Question 26

Are suitable for use on Class F fires involving oils and fats.

Answer 26

Wet chemical extinguishers

Question 27

Are primarily for use on hot oil fires such as frying pans or small deep fat fryers.

Answer 27

Fire blankets

Question 28

PASS

Answer 28

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