Assessment (Post-Test)

Which of the following is a sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property?

• disaster

• hazard

• phenomenon

• risk

A natural disaster can be a _____________ .

• phenomenon

• terrorism/Violence

• technological/industrial issues

• complex humanitarian emergencies

All of the following are the effects of disasters EXCEPT ___________

• can destroy health infrastructure

• can cause an unexpected number of deaths

• can have adverse effects on the environment

• can cause the ability of every specie to reproduce

It is also called as the Circum-Pacific belt, the zone of earthquakes surrounding the Pacific Ocean where about 99% of the world’s earthquake occurs.

• drought

• ring of fire

• subsidence

• Bermuda Triangle

Which of the following is NOT an example of man-caused hazard?

• mutiny

• genocide

• earthquake

• bombs or explosions

It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm. It is also the uncertain course of events in a country.

• disaster

• hazard

• risk

• phenomenon

Which of the following category is a man-made hazard?

• storm surges

• flooded coastal areas

• Landslide on Mining sites

• Oil Spills from shipping boat

Which of the following is NOT included in the phases of disaster?

• recovery phase

• planning phase

• emergency phase

• preparedness phase

A natural disaster where sea waves of local or distant origin that results from large-scale seafloor displacements associated with large earthquakes, major submarine slides, or exploring volcanic hazards is called _______

• earthquake

• flood

• tsunami

• typhoon

During the initial stage of a disaster, almost all surface means of transportation within the community are disrupted by broken bridges, roads, and streets that are rendered impassable by landslides or floods. The restricted mobility of vehicles makes rescue and other emergency operations doubly difficult. What is this impact/ effect of disaster?

• economic impact

• social and political impact

• damage to critical facilities

• disruption of transportation