Disaster Risk Management Quiz

Identify what phase of disaster risk management does the scenario belong;

Restoring of livelihoods.

• Mitigation

• Preparedness

• Response

• Recovery

Strategies to prevent buildings from toppling due to the ground shaking caused by an earthquake is considered to be... (the MAIN one)

• 1.Preventing the disaster risks before the occurrences of tectonic hazards

• Reducing disaster risks during as tectonic hazards occur

• Managing disaster risks after the occurrences of tectonic hazards

Insurance coverage, which offers financial payouts to rebuild when properties are damaged or destroyed is considered to be...

• Preventing disaster risks before the occurrences of tectonic hazards

• Reducing disaster risks during as tectonic hazards occur

• Managing disaster risks after the occurrences of tectonic hazards

What are the social consequences of tectonic hazards?

• Destruction of homes and properties

• Psychological trauma and homelessness

• Contamination of drinking water sources

What is tectonic disaster risk?

• The potential damage to properties and loss of lives from a disaster

• The potential damage to properties, injuries and loss of lives from a disaster

• The potential damage to properties from a disaster

• The potential damage to properties and injuries from a disaster

What stage is about helping individuals, communities, businesses and organizations return to normal or a new normal depending on the impact of the disaster.

• Mitigation

• Preparedness

• Response

• Recovery

In which year did the Mw 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti?

Name the famous building in Taiwan that is earthquake resistant.

What are the environmental consequences of tectonic hazards?

• Loss of lives and injuries

• Destruction of homes and properties

• Pollution of rivers and destruction of ecosystems

Identify what phase of disaster risk management does the scenario belong;

'Provide first-aid and humanitarian assistance.'

• Mitigation

• Preparedness

• Response

• Recovery