DRRR Unit test

As the intensity of a hazard increases, their frequency of occurrence _________.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

• varies over time

As the return period of a hazard gets longer, its magnitude ___________.

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

• varies over time

What is the most probable reason there has been an overall increase in the number of deaths and monetary losses related to natural disasters on Earth?

• More people are settling in areas of risk.

• The intensity of natural hazards is increasing.

• There are more frequent natural hazards ever,

• The disasters are better documented today than before.

Which institution gives a summary of the advisories about tropical cyclones, earthquakes, floods, and the alert status of selected volcanoes?

• National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC)

• Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH)

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

Which of the following is NOT one of the four priorities for action of the Sendai Framework?

• understanding disaster risk

• investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience

• strengthening disaster risk governance to manage risk

• engaging all sectors of society for disaster preparedness

What type of hazard are landslides?

• anthropogenic

• biological

• geologic

• hydrometeorological

What type of hazard is typhoon?

• anthropogenic

• biological

• geologic

• hydrometeorological

Which phase of the emergency management cycle should the government focus most of its resources?

• preparedness

• prevention & mitigation

• recovery

• response

Which phase of the disaster management cycle is concerned with actions to anticipate effectively, respond to and recover from the impacts of an imminent disaster?

• preparedness

• prevention & mitigation

• recovery

• response

What kind of activity under the response or recovery phase is focused on re-establishing essential services?

• development

• reconstruction

• rehabilitation

• relief