Natural Hazards and Preparedness Quiz

Which of the following is considered a natural hazard?

• Air pollution

• Earthquake

• Traffic congestion

• Deforestation

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What is the primary purpose of a disaster preparedness plan?

• To increase the frequency of natural hazards

• To minimize the impact of natural hazards on people and property

• To predict the exact time and location of natural hazards

• To eliminate all natural hazards

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Identify two types of natural hazards from the list below.

• Tornado and Flood

• Drought and Air Pollution

• Earthquake and Traffic Jam

• Landslide and Noise Pollution

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Which of the following steps is NOT typically included in a disaster preparedness plan?

• Creating an emergency contact list

• Stockpiling food and water

• Ignoring evacuation orders

• Practicing evacuation drills

Explain why it is important to have a community disaster preparedness plan.

• It ensures that only the government is responsible for safety.

• It helps communities respond quickly and effectively to natural hazards.

• It guarantees that natural hazards will not occur.

• It allows communities to avoid all types of natural hazards.

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Which process is involved in environmental recovery after a natural disaster?

• Building new roads

• Replanting trees

• Increasing industrial production

• Expanding urban areas

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What is the role of emergency services in disaster preparedness?

• To create natural hazards

• To provide immediate assistance and support during a disaster

• To prevent all natural hazards

• To ignore community needs

How can individuals contribute to environmental recovery after a natural disaster?

• By ignoring local recovery efforts

• By volunteering in clean-up and rebuilding activities

• By moving to another city

• By increasing personal waste production

Discuss the importance of strategic planning in reducing the impacts of natural hazards.

• It ensures that natural hazards will never occur.

• It helps in identifying potential risks and preparing effective responses.

• It focuses only on economic growth.

• It eliminates the need for community involvement.

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Which of the following is a long-term environmental recovery process after a natural disaster?

• Immediate evacuation

• Temporary shelter provision

• Ecosystem restoration

• Emergency medical aid