Basic Concept of Disaster and Disaster Risk

What is this inherently unexpected and happening that comes quickly without any warning?

• disaster

• hazard

• phenomenon

• risk

A natural disaster is a(n) _____ event.

• expected

• planned

• scheduled

• unexpected

All of the following show effect of disasters EXCEPT__________.

• displacement of populations

• damage to the ecological environment

• destruction of a population’s homeland

• sustained public attention during the recovery phase

Which of the following is an example of man-caused disaster?

• storm surges

• flooded coastal areas

• landslide on mining sites

• oil spills from shipping boat

Which of the following is an example of natural hazards?

• factories

• fault lines

• mining sites

• chemical plants

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural hazard that causes disaster?

• tornado

• typhoon

• earthquake

• car accident

It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm.

• disaster

• hazard

• phenomenon

• risk

Which of the following category is NOT part of man-made hazard?

• terrorism/violence

• technological/industrial

• complex humanitarian emergencies

• preventive and precautionary measures

Which of the following is useful to better establish priorities and response activities, and systematize previous experiences?

• disaster risk

• effects of disaster

• phases of disaster

• categories of disaster

It involves the identification and mapping of the elements at risk and the assessment of people, animals and plants that may be affected?

• exposure

• vulnerability

• disaster risk

• risk assessment