DRRM Quiz-STEM11

What is the term used to describe the ability of a community to recover quickly from a disaster?

• sustainability
• vulnerability
• resilience
• fragility

Why do we need to understand the risk of every disaster?

• To ignore the potential consequences of disasters.
• To increase the likelihood of disasters occurring.
• To focus solely on economic benefits of disaster management.
• To prepare and mitigate the impact of disasters effectively.

What is the primary goal of disaster risk reduction?

• To provide immediate relief after a disaster

• To enhance community resilience

• To increase disaster frequency

• To minimize economic losses only

Which of the following is a key component of effective disaster preparedness?

• Building more structures

• Ignoring potential hazards

• Waiting for government assistance

• Community training and education

What role does early warning systems play in disaster management?

• They are not necessary for disaster planning

• They create panic among the population

• They provide timely information to reduce risk

• They are only useful after a disaster occurs

During a flood, Nora, an elderly person with limited mobility, is stranded on the second floor of their home. What is the most appropriate immediate action to assist them?

• Instruct them to use a ladder to escape.

• Suggest they try to swim to safety.

• Contact emergency services for rescue.

• Advise them to wait for the water to recede.

How did the geographical location of the Philippines contribute to the severity of Typhoon Yolanda?

• The Philippines is located in the Arctic Circle, which protects it from typhoons.
• The geographical location of the Philippines in the Pacific Typhoon Belt contributes to the severity of Typhoon Yolanda by providing ideal conditions for typhoon formation and direct exposure to storm impacts.
• Typhoon Yolanda was caused by volcanic activity in the region.
• The Philippines has a flat terrain that prevents severe weather events.

What is the primary benefit of community engagement in disaster preparedness?

• It reduces the need for training

• It complicates the decision-making process

• It fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility

• It increases the cost of disaster management

Which of the following is a common challenge in disaster response efforts?

• Excessive funding availability

• Immediate access to advanced technology

• Coordination among multiple agencies

• Over-preparedness of communities

What is the significance of conducting post-disaster assessments?

• To ignore the needs of affected communities

• To assign blame for the disaster

• To evaluate the effectiveness of response efforts

• To increase public fear about future disasters