Natural Hazards Signs and Symbols

Hazards Signs and Symbols

These signs and symbols with corresponding meaning below help people to be extra cautious,
aware and observant in surroundings. Each picture is designed to become recognizable to anyone as a
signal word like “danger” or “warning”.

Hazards can be categorized in different types:

1. Natural hazards - arise from natural processes in the environment.
e.g. earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, volcanic eruptions and floods

2. Quasi-natural hazards- arise through the interaction of natural processes and human activities
e.g. pollution or desertification, smog and fog

3. Technological (or man-made) hazards- These arise directly as a result of human activities.
e.g. accidental release of chemicals, toxic and pesticides to floral and fauna

 Activity 1- Monday
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Identify the following signs and symbols:

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.
Answer the following questions:
1. Have you seen the following signs before? If not what signs are presents in your area?
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2. Have you encountered people who failed to comply with the hazards signs and symbols?
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3. What did you feel upon observing it?

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4. Do you think it is important to know this precautionary signs? Why?

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 Activity 2- Tuesday
Complete Me!
Complete the following sentences by giving the appropriate answer needed in the
blank.
Hazard is _____________________. It becomes hazard when_____________________. The different types
of hazards are _____________________, _____________________ and _____________________. We can
minimize the effects of hazards through _____________________
Give words associated with the word HAZARD. (10 points)

HAZARD
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 Activity 3- Wednesday
Identify what type of hazards are the following events.
_______________1. Avalanche _______________11. plants and animals
_______________2. oil spill _______________12. volcanic eruptions
_______________3. mining explosions _______________13. biological attacks
_______________4. wild fires or bush fires _______________14. polluting ground water
_______________5. transportation accidents _______________15. dam failures
_______________6. train accident _______________16. storm surge
_______________7. falling objects _______________17. plane crashes
_______________8. air pollution _______________18. typhoon
_______________9. global warming _______________19. water pollution
_______________10. lightning _______________20. desertification
  Quiz- Thursday

Write the letter of your answer.

_____1. Which is not the meaning of Hazard?
a. Hazard is an agent which has the potential to cause harm to vulnerable target.
b. Hazard cannot cause harm or damage to humans, property, or environment.
c. Hazard is defined as the source of danger and is something that may cause injury or harm. It is also the
uncertain course of events in a country.
d. Hazard is a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or
other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or
environmental damage.
_____2. Which is not an example of Natural Hazards?
a. fires
b. floods
c. landslides
d. tsunami
_____3. It is the type of Hazard that arises through interaction of natural processes and human activities.
a. natural hazards
b. quasi-natural hazards
c. technological (or man-made) hazards
d. none of the above
_____4. Which is an example of Natural Hazard?
a. avalanche c. pollution
b. plane crash d. smog
_____5. This type of hazards arises directly as a result of human activities.
a. natural hazards c. technological (or man-made) hazards
b. quasi-natural hazards d. none of the above
_____6. Which is not an example of Quasi- Natural Hazards?
a. air pollution c. volcanic eruptions
b. smog d. water Pollution
_____7. Which is an example of Quasi- Natural Hazards?
a. fog c. strom surge
b. landslides d. toxic
_____8. It is the type of hazards that arises from natural processes in the environment.
a. natural hazards c. technological (or man-made) hazards
b. quasi-natural hazards d. none of the above
_____9. Which is an example of Natural Hazards?
a. dam failures c. plane Crashes
b. sandstorm d. smog
_____10. Which of the following is a man-made disaster?
a. major fire c. terrorism
b. pollution d. all of the above
_____11. Bush Fire is an example of what types of Hazards?
a. natural hazards c. technological (or man-made) hazards
b. quasi-natural hazards d. none of the above
_____12. Which one of the following is a Type of Natural Hazard?
a. acid rain c. pollution
b. oil spill d. wild fire
_____13. What is drought?
a. No rainfall for a long continuous period
b. Heavy rainfall for a long continuous period
c. Moderate rainfall for a long continuous period
d. None of the above
_____14. Which is not associated with the word HAZARD?
a. cautious c. peril
b. menace d. risk
_____15. These are the examples of Natural Hazards in the Philippines EXCEPT
a. avalanche c. volcanic eruptions
b. lightning d. none of the above