Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Quiz

What is the definition of hazard in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

• A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood & services, social & economic disruption, or environmental damage

• The degree to which elements are at risk and likely to experience hazard events of different magnitudes

• The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard

• Potential disaster losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets, and services, occurring to a particular community or society over a specified future time period

What is the definition of exposure in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

• A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood & services, social & economic disruption, or environmental damage

• The degree to which elements are at risk and likely to experience hazard events of different magnitudes

• The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard

• Potential disaster losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets, and services, occurring to a particular community or society over a specified future time period

What is the definition of vulnerability in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

• A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood & services, social & economic disruption, or environmental damage

• The degree to which elements are at risk and likely to experience hazard events of different magnitudes

• The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard

• Potential disaster losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets, and services, occurring to a particular community or society over a specified future time period

What is the definition of disaster in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

• A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood & services, social & economic disruption, or environmental damage

• The degree to which elements are at risk and likely to experience hazard events of different magnitudes

• The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard

• Potential disaster losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets, and services, occurring to a particular community or society over a specified future time period

According to the Official Gazette, where does the Philippines rank among 173 countries in terms of vulnerability to disaster risks and natural hazards?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

What is the geographical location of the Philippines that contributes to its exposure to natural hazards?

• It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire resulting in frequent earthquakes

• It is located in a region prone to typhoons

• It is prone to flooding, landslides, and severe weather disturbances

• All of the above

How many earthquakes does the Philippines experience on average every day?

• 1-2

• 3-4

• 5-6

• 7-8

How many tropical cyclones can the Philippines expect in a year?

• 10-15

• 16-20

• 21-25

• 26-30

What is one factor that increases the disaster risk in the Philippines?

• Poverty

• High population density

• Lack of disaster preparedness

• All of the above

What is the name of the Philippine law that focuses on disaster risk reduction and management?

• Presidential Decree 1566

• Republic Act 10121

• Presidential Act 2010

• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act