Tectonic hazards in Phillipines

Question 1

The Philippines are located at the boundaries of a number of major and minor plate boundaries

It is on the western edge of the Pacific Ring of ……

Answer 1

fire

Question 2

These are mainly convergent boundaries leading to both

Answer 2

volcanoes and earthquakes

Question 3

There are a number of subduction zones around the archipelago which has led to significant volcanic activity

There are……… active volcanoes on the islands

Answer 3

24

Question 4

The eruption of Mount ……….. in …….. was until recently the largest eruption in the last 100 years

Answer 4

Pinatubo
1991

Question 5

Approximately………. million people live within 30km of the……volcano

Answer 5

2.81

Taal

Question 6

The mountainous landscape of the Philippines mean that

Answer 6

landslides are common

Question 7

Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and typhoons can all trigger

Answer 7

landslides