Review in Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (Midterms)

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

• Disaster

• Hazard

• Phenomenon

• Risk

Which of the following is NOT considered as the effects of disaster?

• It can destroy health infrastructure.

• It can cause an unexpected number of deaths.

• It can have adverse effects on the environment.

• It can cause the ability of every species to reproduce.

Erica is walking going home outside the building. Which action should she do when she feels the ground is shaking?

• Stay away from trees, power lines, post and concrete structures.

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

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

• None of the above.

Which of the following is the process or condition, often development- related, that influence the level of disaster risk by increasing levels of exposure and vulnerability or reducing capacity?

• Risk factor

• Disaster risk

• Natural hazard

• Man-made hazard

Which of the following is a risk factor that is both a driver and a consequence of disasters, reducing the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological needs?

• Climate Change

• Weak governance

• Poverty and inequality

• Environmental degradation

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?

• Damage to critical facilities

• Disruption of transportation

• Economic impact

• Social and political impact

What is the collective term used for the condition of people who develop stress reaction that negatively affect their physical and mental behavior after suffering from a disaster?

• Displaced population

• Emotional aftershock

• Food scarcity

• Health risk

Which of the following characteristics will help a person the BEST to recover quickly after a disaster?

• Be happy and hopeful.

• Be happy and hopeful.

• Be resourceful and determined.

• Be wise and cooperative.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a serious acute respiratory syndrome. This was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and then spread around the globe, triggering a continuing pandemic situation. How can the Philippine win against disasters like COVID19? Which of the following characteristics will help a person the BEST to recover quickly after a disaster?

• Quarantine protocols must be continued.

• People must maintain a clean environment at all times.

• The citizens must follow health guidelines and safety measures.

• The government must be allowed to decide for the good of the fellow people.

Which basic elements of vulnerability focuses on special categories of vulnerable groups, livelihoods, perception of risk, local institutions, poverty, etc.?

• Economic

• Environmental

• Physical

• Social