Module 1_Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Quiz

What is the primary aim of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)?

• To promote urbanization

• To enhance military capabilities

• To save lives and reduce human misery

• To increase economic loss

Which law is known as the Climate Change Act of 2009 in the Philippines?

• RA 9003

• RA 7160

• RA 9729

• RA 10121

What is defined as a serious disruption of the functioning of a community?

• Risk

• Vulnerability

• Hazard

• Disaster

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural hazard?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

• Typhoon

• Oil spill

What does the term 'vulnerability' refer to in the context of disaster risk?

• The legal frameworks for disaster management

• The ability to recover from disasters

• The occurrence of natural hazards

• The characteristics that make a community susceptible to hazards

Which of the following is a human-induced hazard?

• Flood

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Nuclear meltdown

What is the first step in implementing Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (CBDRRM)?

• Formation of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Committee

• Community-Managed Implementation

• Participatory Community Risk Assessment

• Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation

Which of the following is a measure to reduce disaster risks?

• Reducing community engagement

• Increasing urban development without planning

• Declogging waterways

• Ignoring early warning systems

What is the World Risk Index rank of the Philippines?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

What is the formula for calculating disaster risk?

• Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability - Capacity

• Risk = Vulnerability / Capacity

• Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability / Capacity

• Risk = Hazard + Vulnerability