Natural Hazards and Disaster Preparedness

What is a natural hazard?

• A man-made disaster

• A natural occurrence that creates the risk of a disaster

• A type of calamity

• An event that has no impact on society

What is the main difference between a natural hazard and a disaster?

• Natural hazards are always disasters

• Disasters occur when people lack preparedness

• Natural hazards cannot be prevented

• Disasters are only caused by natural events

What is deforestation?

• The increase of forested areas

• The reduction of forested areas for other purposes

• A natural disaster

• A type of volcanic eruption

Which of the following is a natural hazard?

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Terrorism

• Earthquake

What does the term 'calamity' refer to?

• An event that disrupts normal life

• A man-made disaster

• A type of earthquake

• A natural hazard

What is the role of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?

• To conduct scientific research

• To provide entertainment during disasters

• To manage the economy

• To formulate policies for disaster risk reduction

Which of the following is NOT a type of disaster preparedness?

• Mitigation

• Celebration

• Preparedness

• Response

What is resilience in the context of disaster preparedness?

• The strength of buildings

• The ability to recover from the effects of a hazard

• The ability to ignore hazards

• The number of disasters a country faces

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire known for?

• High frequency of earthquakes

• Low population density

• High levels of tourism

• Rich biodiversity

Which department is responsible for early warning systems in the Philippines?

• Department of Social Welfare and Development

• Department of Education

• Department of National Defense

• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)