DRRR Q3- Unit Test

What is the primary definition of a disaster?

• A minor inconvenience

• A sudden, calamitous event that severely disrupts the functioning of a community or society

• A slow-moving environmental change

• A political disagreement

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a natural disaster?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Cyber attack

• Tsunami

Risk factors for disasters can be categorized as:

• Natural and human-made

• Physical and psychological

• Economic and social

• All of the above

Which of the following is a human-made disaster risk factor?

• Tectonic plate movement

• Deforestation

• Volcanic activity

• El Niño phenomenon

The potential for loss of life, injury, or destroyed or damaged assets is known as:

• Hazard

• Vulnerability

• Exposure

• Risk

Which of the following is NOT a common effect of disasters on one's life?

• Loss of property

• Psychological trauma

• Improved economic conditions

• Displacement

From a physical perspective, disasters can result in:

• Infrastructure damage

• Changes in political systems

• Cultural shifts

• Economic growth

The psychological impact of disasters may include:

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Increased property values

• Improved community relations

• Enhanced physical fitness

From a socio-cultural perspective, disasters can lead to:

• Strengthened family bonds

• Weakened community ties

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

The economic perspective of disaster analysis primarily focuses on:

• Cultural heritage

• Political ideologies

• Financial losses and recovery costs

• Psychological counseling