Quiz on Disaster Management

What is the definition of a hazard?

• The susceptibility of a community to impacts

• A potential event that can cause loss or damage

• A serious disruption of a community's functioning

• The probability of harmful consequences

Which term describes the probability of harmful consequences from hazards?

• Disaster

• Vulnerability

• Mitigation

• Risk

What does vulnerability refer to in disaster management?

• The planning for disaster response

• The susceptibility to the impacts of hazards

• The ability to recover from a disaster

• The potential for a disaster to occur

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of disaster management?

• Preparedness

• Response

• Recovery

• Prevention

What is the first step in the disaster management cycle?

• Recovery

• Response

• Mitigation

• Preparedness

Which of the following is a type of geological disaster?

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Cyclone

• Drought

What characterizes a flash flood?

• Prolonged low rainfall

• Sudden and extreme water flow

• Heavy rainfall over a long period

• Overflow of water onto dry land

Which disaster is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Mudflow

• Drought

• Tsunami

• Storm Surge

What is a cyclone?

• A prolonged period of excessive heat

• A sudden shaking of the ground

• A rapid flow of water mixed with soil

• An intense circular storm over warm ocean waters

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?

• Lower temperatures

• Decreased rainfall

• Increased ozone layer

• Sea level rise