Understanding Disaster Risk

A coastal town experiences frequent flooding due to poor drainage. Which element of disaster risk is most highlighted?

• Hazard

• Exposure

• Vulnerability

• Mitigation

In the Risk Equation (Risk = Hazard × Exposure × Vulnerability), what would be the most effective way to reduce risk in a landslide-prone community with weak housing structures?

• Stop monitoring weather updates

• Move families closer to the slope

• Strengthen housing and build retaining walls

• Ignore the risk and continue farming

A family living near a fault line builds earthquake-resistant houses. Which risk factor are they directly reducing?

• Hazard

• Exposure

• Vulnerability

• Disaster

Why is Chernobyl (1986) considered a global disaster risk case?

• It only affected Ukraine

• Radiation spread across borders, showing transboundary exposure

• It had no long-term effects

• It was an isolated accident

During Typhoon Haiyan (2013), international relief was sent. Which disaster risk element explains why global response was necessary?

• Local hazard intensity

• Low vulnerability

• Local resilience was enough

• Global humanitarian exposure

Which of the following best illustrates the role of governance in reducing vulnerability?

• A community building houses on unstable slopes

• A government enforcing strict building codes in flood-prone areas

• Families refusing to evacuate despite warnings

• An earthquake striking without warning

Why is studying disaster risk important for governments?

• To increase taxes after disasters

• To justify international loans

• To design proactive policies and reduce long-term losses

• To measure the unpredictability of hazards only

If a community is highly exposed to typhoons but well-prepared with strong evacuation systems, what will likely happen?

• Disaster risk increases

• Disaster risk decreases

• Hazard becomes zero

• Exposure is eliminated

A drought in the Horn of Africa (2011) caused famine because of weak farming systems. Which factor primarily worsened the impact?

• Low hazard occurrence

• High vulnerability due to economic dependence on agriculture

• Strong resilience

• Effective preparedness

Which statement BEST reflects a Lasallian response to disaster risk reduction?

• Ignoring risks since “faith” is enough

• Prioritizing only family safety

• Serving others in the community to build resilience

• Blaming vulnerable communities