Post Test: Basic Concept of Disaster and Disaster Risk

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.

• Disaster

• Disaster Risk

• Hazard

• Risk

A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.

• Disaster

• Disaster Risk

• Hazard

• Risk

Which of the following is/are the best example/s of Hazard

I. Earthquake

II. Landslide

III. Volcanic Eruption

IV. Typhoon

• I only

• I, II, III

• I and IV

• I, III, IV

• None of all the above

A hazard originating from technological or industrial conditions, including accidents, dangerous procedures, infrastructure failures, or specific human activities.

• Biological Hazard

• Geological Hazard

• Man-Made Hazard

• Natural Hazard

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 species to reproduce

• none of all the above

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 the impact/ effect of disaster?

• economic impact

• social and political impact

• damage to critical facilities

• disruption of transportation

What is the possible impact of a typhoon with strong wind when you and your family live in a concrete house near the highway far from the river and mountain?

• May experience very large waves.

• Relatively safe, but could have a power interruption. If so, fires may arise from the use of alternative light sources (e.g. candles).

• Flooded. Drowning of non-swimmers, drowning of animals, drowning of crops, destruction of property. Stranded individuals. Illness

• Panic, injury

What happens to you if there is a landslide and faulty wiring in the mainland while you are on the open sea with Fishermen?

• Little effect

• Panic, Injury

• No effect

• Fire!

There are many impacts of Disaster to the person. What is the impact if a person is suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome?

• physical wellbeing impact

• mental wellbeing impact

• social wellbeing impact

• none of the above

Dora is outside the building. Which action should she do when she feels the ground shaking?

• Stay away from trees, powerlines, posts, and concrete structures.

• Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides.

• If near the shore and feel an earthquake, especially if it’s too strong, move quickly to higher grounds.

• All of the above.