Disaster Management - Quiz CSE3

What term refers to a the probability of harmful consequences, or expected losses death, injury, damage to property and the environment, jobs, disruption of economic activity or social systems.

• Vulnerability

• Resilience

• Hazard

• Risk

Why is community engagement crucial in disaster management?

• To increase financial resources for recovery

• To place blame on the community for the disaster

• Communities are better equipped to respond and recover when actively involved

• To slow down the reconstruction process

Vulnerability is best described as:

• The capacity to resist disasters

• The degree of exposure to potential harm or loss

• Rapid recovery after a disaster

• Timely response during a disaster

In the context of disasters, armed conflicts and civil strife can lead to:

• Improved infrastructure

• Humanitarian crises and displacement

• Enhanced economic development

• Increased agricultural productivity

What does risk assessment involve?

• Identifying hazards only

• Evaluating the vulnerability of a system only

• Assessing the probability and potential consequences of hazards

• Providing immediate relief during disasters

How can technology contribute to disaster management?

• By increasing the frequency of hazards

• By creating more vulnerabilities

• By enhancing early warning systems, communication, and response capabilities

• By isolating affected communities further

Resilience in the context of disasters refers to:

• Predicting disaster impacts accurately

• The ability to not affected by disasters

• The likelihood of a disaster occurring

• Evaluating the economic losses after a disaster

Biological disasters may involve the spread of:

• Radioactive materials

• Infectious diseases or biological agents

• Toxic chemicals

• Heavy metals in water sources

A radiological disaster is primarily caused by the release of:

• Hazardous chemicals

• Radiation

• Biological agents

• Volcanic ash

Reconstruction, in the context of disasters, involves:

• Preparing for future disasters

• Rebuilding infrastructure after a disaster

• Predicting the exact timing of disasters

• Immediate relief efforts during a disaster