DRRR QUIZ 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural hazard that causes disaster

• tornado

• typhoon

• earthquake

• car accident

A sudden calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation.

A path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.

A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.

Caused by man are those in which major direct causes are identifiable intentional or non-intentional human actions.

Disaster has a great impact on which of the following aspect?

• Bacteria

• Human

• Invention

• Technology

The potential disaster losses in lives, health statuses, livelihoods, assets, and services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some specified future time period is called _______________.

• disaster risk

• disaster mitigation

• disaster prevention

• disaster preparedness

There are many impacts of Disaster, on what impact it will fall if a person is suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome?

• physical wellbeing impact

• mental wellbeing impact

• social wellbeing impact

• none of the above

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During the initial stage of a disaster, almost all surface means of transportation within the community are disrupted by broken bridges, roads, and streets that are rendered impassable by landslides or floods. The restricted mobility of vehicles makes rescue and other emergency operations doubly difficult. What is this impact/ effect of disaster?

• economic impact

• social and political impact

• damage to critical facilities

• disruption of transportation