WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction & Grade 11, Quarter 2, Week 2

GEOLOGICAL MAPS

Name: ____________________________________________ Section: _____________________________

MELCS:

1. interpret geological maps (DRR11/12 IIa-b-30); and

2. apply mitigation strategies to prevent loss of lives and property. (DRR11/12 IIa-b-31)

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
a. Explain the geological map; and
b. practice mitigation strategies to prevent loss of lives; and
c.appreciate the importance of geohazard map and mitigation strategies.
Key Concepts
Geological Map
- represents different geological features of a certain area. It will help the community to
determine specific areas which are prone to geologic hazards such as flooding, landslide
and liquefaction

- indicates areas that are susceptible to floods and landslides, as determined by the Mines
and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

- serves as a guide by the Local Government Units (LGU’s) on how they should plan their
municipalities for disaster readiness

- should be considered specially when constructing housing settlements and other

infrastructures to lessen the impacts of impending hazards

- also increases the awareness and capacities of communities in their disaster preparedness
and management activities, thereby reducing the loss of lives and properties.

Color-coded Interpretation of Geological Maps

Rain-Induced Landslide Prone Areas

Color Level of Susceptibility Actions to Take
low susceptibility-less likely to
Yellow Be prepared.
be experience landslide
Green moderate susceptibility Be cautious.
Red high susceptibility Be alert and ready to evacuate.

Author: Emman A. Litera Author: Luna C. Munda

School/Station: Agusan National High School – Senior High School/Station: Anticala National High School
Division: Butuan City Division: Butuan City Division
Email address: [email protected] email address: [email protected]
 Mitigation

Mitigation (prevention) is the effort to reduce loss of life

and property by lessening the impact of disasters. This is
achieved through risk analysis, which results in information
that provides a foundation for mitigation activities that reduce
risk, and flood insurance that protects financial investment.

The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local,

country, tribal and state governments to develop a multi-
hazard mitigation plan for their respective jurisdiction in order
to be eligible to receive certain hazard mitigation and public
assistance funds to reduce long-term risk to life and property.

The purpose of mitigation planning is to identify policies

and actions that can be implemented over the long term to Figure 1. Mitigation Strategy
reduce risk and future losses. Mitigation plans form the
foundation for a community’s long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and break the cycle
of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage. The planning process creates a
framework for risk based decision making to reduce damages to lives, property, and the
economy from future disasters.

Unlike many hazards like earthquakes and typhoons which are regional in scale, landslides
and floods are generally localized and site specific in scale. As such, much of the responsibility for
mitigating and preparing for landslides and floods falls on the affected communities. The success
with which a community is able to protect itself against the risk of a landslide hazard is largely
dependent on the resources and capacities of the community. Based on the previews’ lessons,
capacity is defined as the combination of all the strengths, attributes and resources available
within a community, society or organization that can be used to achieve agreed goals.

Activity 1
Interpreting Geohazard Maps

What you need: paper, ballpoint pen, ruler

What to do:

A. Study the hazard map.

B. Encircle and label the title, legend and the coordinates shown in the map.
C. Complete the table that follows.

Author: Emman A. Litera Author: Luna C. Munda

School/Station: Agusan National High School – Senior High School/Station: Anticala National High School
Division: Butuan City Division: Butuan City Division
Email address: [email protected] email address: [email protected]
 Low to moderate susceptibility to flooding

Source: Mines and Geosciences Bureau

Interpretation Actions to take during

Area Color (Level of periods of Intense
Susceptibility) Rain
Example: Green Moderate Be cautious
San Mateo susceptibility to
landslide

City of Antipolo
City of Makati
City of Marikina
City of Quezon
City of Pasig
Rodriguez, Montalban
Rizal

Author: Emman A. Litera Author: Luna C. Munda

School/Station: Agusan National High School – Senior High School/Station: Anticala National High School
Division: Butuan City Division: Butuan City Division
Email address: [email protected] email address: [email protected]
Guide Questions: Answer these questions on a separate sheet of paper. (space)

1.What are the areas of high, moderate, low susceptibility to landslides?

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2. What can you conclude regarding the topography of areas with high, moderate and low
susceptibility to landslides?
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3. In what way will a geohazard map becomes helpful to the community?

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Scoring Rubric for Question # 2 and 3

2 points Discussions are complete with no misconception.
1 point Discussions are incomplete with minor misconception.
0 point There is no discussion shown.

Activity 2
Mitigation Strategy

What you need: paper and ball point pen

What to do:
A. Using the same geohazard map provided in the first activity, identify areas that are
susceptible to landslide.
B. Determine the cause why these areas are susceptible to geohazard and identify the
prevention/ adaptation/preparedness components to be initiated to mitigate these
events.
C. Write your answers on the table below.

Area Cause of Susceptibility Actions to Mitigate Hazard

Example:
Moderate degree of slope Increase level of vegetative cover
San Mateo

City of Antipolo
City of Marikina
City of Pasig
Rodriguez
Montalban Rizal

Author: Emman A. Litera Author: Luna C. Munda

School/Station: Agusan National High School – Senior High School/Station: Anticala National High School
Division: Butuan City Division: Butuan City Division
Email address: [email protected] email address: [email protected]
Guide Question:

Why do we need to take actions to mitigate the effects of geohazards?

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Scoring Rubric for Question #1

2 points Discussions are complete with no misconception.
1 point Discussions are incomplete with minor misconception.
0 point There is no discussion shown.

Reflection

Is it important for you to familiarize the geohazard map and mitigation strategies of your
barangay? Why or why not? Discuss your answer in five sentences.

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Rubrics:

3 - Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concepts, and has no

misconception.
2 - Practical application is scientifically explained consistent to the concepts, but with
minimal misconception.
1- Practical application is explained consistent to the concepts, but with misconceptions.
0 - No discussion

Reference for learners:

Commission on Higher Education. 2016.Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Teaching
Guide.Quezon City: K to 12 Transition Program Management Unit.

Author: Emman A. Litera Author: Luna C. Munda

School/Station: Agusan National High School – Senior High School/Station: Anticala National High School
Division: Butuan City Division: Butuan City Division
Email address: [email protected] email address: [email protected]
 email address: [email protected] Email address: [email protected]
Division: Butuan City Division Division: Butuan City
School/Station: Anticala National High School School/Station: Agusan National High School – Senior High
Author: Luna C. Munda Author: Emman A. Litera
Activity 2
Area Cause of Susceptibility Actions to mitigate
City of Antipolo Situated mostly on high elevated Conduct reforestation and slope angle
or mountainous area. neutralization
City of Marikina Situated near a large river Construct dikes and effective drainage
systems.
City of Pasig Situated near a large river Construct dikes and effective drainage
systems.
Rodriguez Situated on the mountainous Conduct reforestation and slope angle
Montalban Rizal area neutralization. Encourage planting
trees to lessen the likelihood of
landslide.
Guide Questions:
1. Possible answer: to lessen the effects of these hazards and most importantly to prevent loss of lives and damage to
properties.
Activity 1
Area Color Interpretation Actions to take during
periods of Intense Rain
City of Antipolo Green Moderate susceptibility to landslide be cautious
City of Makati Pink Low susceptibility to flood be prepared
City of Marikina Violet High susceptibility to flood be alert and
ready to evacuate
City of Quezon Yellow Low susceptibility to landslide be prepared
City of Pasig Violet High susceptibility to flood be alert and
ready to evacuate
Rodriguez Red High susceptibility to landslide be alert and
Montalban Rizal ready to evacuate
Guide questions
1. Answers may vary
2. Answers may vary
3. Answers may vary
Answer Key