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DRRR: STEM review

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does DRRR stand for?

a)

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

b)

Disaster Reduction and Risk Readiness

c)

Disaster Risk and Reduction Readiness

2.

Which of the following term that defines as a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.

a)

Disaster

b)

Risk

c)

Hazard

d)

Vulnerability

3.

The Philippines is vulnerable to almost all types of natural hazards because of the _____________

a)

geographic location

b)

size of the country

c)

destined location

d)

fate of the country

4.

Typhoon, cyclone, & hurricane are just the same.

The only difference between these three is the location.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Atlantic and Northeast Pacific __________

Northwest Pacific __________

South Pacific and Indian Ocean __________

a)

Hurricane

Typhoon

Cyclone

b)

Typhoon

Cyclone

Hurricane

c)

Hurricane

Cyclone

Typhoon

d)

Typhoon

Hurricane

Cyclone

6.

It is the combination of the probability of a hazard and its negative consequences potential losses in lives, health status, livelihood, assets and services.

a)

Disaster Risk

b)

Vulerability

c)

Disaster

d)

Hazard

7.

What are the 2 (two) natures of disaster?

a)

Natural

b)

Humanmade

c)

Destined

8.

A type of disaster that often occurs once the precursor sets in.

a)

Natural

b)

Humanmade

9.

A type of disaster that is related to natural processes that occur on Earth with or without warning.

a)

natural

b)

humanmade

10.

What are the 4 classifications of a disaster.


choose 4 below

a)

HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL

b)

GEOLOGIC

c)

ANTHROPOGENIC

d)

BIOLOGICAL

e)

PHENOMENAL

11.

when a strong typhoon hits a village...

flooding, damage to property and loss of life

a)

Primary Effect

b)

Secondary Effect

c)

Tertiary Effect

12.

when a strong typhoon hits a village...

disruption of electrical and water services

a)

Primary Effect

b)

Secondary Effect

c)

Tertiary Effect

13.

not experienced during the disaster but can be felt some time after the disaster has occurred.

a)

Primary Effect

b)

Secondary Effect

c)

Tertiary Effect

14.

Effects of Disasters that is classified into 4 groups.


Example:

This is all about the number of casualties is assessed. Missing,injured,sick,dead,persons who have been evacuated or relocated

a)

People

b)

Buildings/Infrastructures

c)

Economy

d)

Environment

15.

Effects of Disasters that is classified into 4 groups.


Example:

damaged structurally or architecturally, have collapsed, inhabitable.

a)

People

b)

Building/Infrastructure

c)

Economy

d)

Environment

16.

Effects of Disasters that is classified into 4 groups.


Example:

it affects all sectors-business, transportation and communication

loss of livelihood, employment and tourism opportunities

a)

People

b)

Building/infrastructure

c)

Economy

d)

Environment

17.

Effects of Disasters that is classified into 4 groups.


Example:

disaster can cause negative effects on the air, soil, water, and ecosystem in a community.

a)

People

b)

Building/Infrastructure

c)

Economy

d)

Environment

18.

What are the 2 (two) classification of hazards?


choose 2 below

a)

Natural

b)

Human-induced

c)

Mythical

19.

It is defined as a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause the loss of life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation.

a)

Hazard

b)

Vulnerability

c)

Disaster

d)

Risk

20.

It is expressed as the number of human lives and value of the properties that can potentially be affected.

a)

Exposure

b)

Risk

c)

Hazard

d)

Disaster

21.

What are the elements that exposed to hazards?


choose 3 below

a)

Physical

b)

Socioeconomic

c)

Environmental

d)

Human-induced

22.

systems of communication and transportation, delivery of basic facilities, goods and services, network of market and trade, stability of fishing industries and other livelihoods and peace and order.


Which type of element exposed to hazard is being described by the statement?

a)

Socioeconomic

b)

Physical

c)

Environmental

23.

It is defined as the characteristics and circumstances (physical, social, economic and environmental factors) of a community, system or asset that makes it susceptible to the damaging effects of hazard.

a)

Vulnerability

b)

Hazard

c)

Risk

d)

Exposure

e)

Disaster

24.

This s referring to the ability of an individual or institution to prevent or mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.

a)

Emergency Management

b)

Survival of the fittest

c)

Natural Selection

d)

Natural Phenomenon

25.

the EM plan becomes operational. Proper coordination during responses can be achieved when everyone knows who is in charge and who reports whom.


What part of the EMC is being described by the statement?

a)

Response

b)

Prevention-mitigation

c)

Preparedness

d)

Recovery

26.

the community develops an incident command system conducting practice sessions or exercises. –drill, training sessions, simulated scenario


What part of EMC is being described by the statement?

a)

Preparedness

b)

Response

c)

Recovery

d)

Prevention-Mitigation

27.

This can be anything that includes a physical phenomenon associated with an earthquake that may produce adverse effect on human activities.

a)

Earthquake Hazards

b)

Tsunami Hazards

c)

Volcanic Hazards

28.

What are the classifications of earthquake hazards?


choose 2 below

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Natural

d)

Human-induced

29.

What are the 4 Primary of earthquake hazards?


choose 4 below

a)

groudshaking

b)

ground rupture

c)

liquefaction

d)

landslides

e)

tsunami

30.

What are the 4 Secondary earthquake hazards?


choose 4 below

a)

tsunami

b)

seiche

c)

flooding

d)

fire

e)

ground shaking

31.

It is a huge wave caused by an earthquake that originates under the ocean and can cause great destruction when it reaches the land.

a)

tsunami

b)

tidal wave

c)

water tornado

d)

flood

32.

It is a standing wave in an enclosed or partially-enclosed body of water.

a)

seiche

b)

tsunami

c)

flood

d)

tidal wave

33.

When tsunami hits a river can cause water to swell and pour out on the areas beside the river.

a)

flooding

b)

seiche

c)

tidal wave

d)

storm surge

34.

It is the vibration of the ground when an earthquake occurs, usually recorded in terms of intensity.

a)

ground shaking

b)

ground rupture

c)

liquefaction

35.

It is an offset of the ground surface when fault rupture extends to the surface.

a)

ground rupture

b)

ground shaking

c)

liquefaction

36.

It occurs when sand or soil and groundwater are mixed during the shaking of a moderate or strong earthquake.

a)

liquefaction

b)

tsunami

c)

fault

d)

landslide

37.

How to detect the behavior of the water if there is upcoming tsunami when visiting the beach?


choose 3 below

a)

shake

b)

drop

c)

roar

d)

perceive

e)

overlook

38.

What are the basic to do during an earthquake?

a)

drop

b)

cover

c)

hold on

d)

take a selfie

e)

report

39.

It is a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, destruction and devastation to a life and property?

a)

Disaster

b)

Disaster Risk

c)

Hazard Risk

40.

It is an example of a Natural Calamity

a)

Sink Hole

b)

Illegal Loging

c)

Kaingin

d)

Moro-Ami

41.

it is a situation wherein a person, property or environment is prone to a disaster

a)

Disaster Risk

b)

Environmental Risk

c)

Risk Reduction

d)

Hazard Risk

42.

If a STEP LADDER is considered a hazard, what will be the disaster risk scenario for that?

a)

Falling off the ladder

b)

Playing near the ladder

c)

Lifting the ladder

d)

Dismantling the ladder

43.

What is the main purpose of studying Disaster Readiness?

a)

To be able to plan out what to do during a calamity

b)

To be able to plan out what to do before a calamity

c)

To be able to plan out what to do after a calamity

d)

All of the Above

44.

It is the chance or likelihood of suffering harm and loss as a result of a hazardous event.

a)

vulnerability

b)

disaster

c)

disaster risk

d)

hazard

45.

It is a set of prevailing or consequential conditions, which adversely affect the community's ability to prevent, mitigate, prepare for and respond to hazardous events.

a)

vulnerability

b)

disaster

c)

disaster risk

d)

hazard

46.

Disaster is frequently described as a result of various condition except ________.

a)

having enough physical, social, and attitudinal capabilities

b)

exposure to hazard

c)

conditions of vulnerability at present

d)

insufficient capacity or measures to to cope with disasters.

47.

It is a situation or occurrence with capacity to bring damages to lives, properties, and the environment.

a)

hazard

b)

capacity

c)

element at risk

d)

vulnerability

48.

Which can't be prevented but can be anticipated generally?

a)

Human-made hazards

b)

Disasters

c)

Socionatural Hazards

d)

Natural Hazards

49.

Which group belongs to the most vulnerable?

a)

indigenous people

b)

small entrepreneurs

c)

government officials

d)

professionals

50.

It refers to, "all strengths, attributes and resources available within a community, organization, or society that can be used to achieve an agreed goal."

a)

capacity

b)

mitigation

c)

vulnerability

d)

rehabilitation

51.
Which is not an example of capacity
a)
adequate income
b)
local knowledge
c)
savings
d)
isolation
52.
Tsunami resembles the low tides which led to being falsely called" tidal waves"
a)
true
b)
false
53.
Tectonic earthquake is triggered by volcanic activity near the surface
a)
true 
b)
false
54.
Which is the possible cause of earthquake?
a)
tsunami
b)
volcanic eruption
c)
landslide
d)
typhoon
55.

It pertains to tangible objects or infrastructure that can harm you or help you in case of a disaster

a)

A. Biological Factor

b)

B. Economical Factor

c)

C. Socio-cultural Factor

d)

D. Physical Factor

56.

If you felt a strong earthquake while near the coast, you should wait to hear the rumbling sound before moving to high ground

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

57.

It is a process or phenomenon of organic origin including exposure to pathogenic microorganisms, toxins and bioactive substances

a)

A. Biological Hazard

b)

B. Hydrological Hazard

c)

C. Geological Hazard

d)

D. Technological Hazard

58.

It is a displacement on the ground due to movement of fault.

a)

A. Ground shaking

b)

B. Ground rupture

c)

C. Tsunami

d)

D. Liquefaction

59.

Disaster is the result of hazards impact on society

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

60.

Environmental vulnerability is highly dependent upon the economic status of individuals, communities and nations

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

61.

Toxicity of pesticides to fauna, accidental release of chemicals or radiation from the nuclear plant are examples of technological hazard

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

62.

Effects of a disaster are determined by the extent of community's vulnerability to the hazard

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

63.

The Department of Health warned the public to clean their surrounding because of dengue fever

a)

A. Fire

b)

B. Tsunami

c)

C. Flood

d)

D. Epidemic

64.

The residents of Antipolo were informed about the possible movement of soil in the area

a)

A. Flood

b)

B. Oilspill

c)

C. Landslide

d)

D. Typhoon

65.

It is linked to the level of well being of individuals, communities and society.

a)

Physical Vulnerability

b)

Social Vulnerability

c)

Economic Vulnerability

d)

Environmental Vulnerability

66.

It include assets and liabilities, income, economic class, etc.

a)

Political factor

b)

Economic factor

c)

Socio-cultural factor

d)

Biological factor

67.

An event is considered as disaster when someone is present in the hazard zone but not hurt or harm

a)

True

b)

False

68.
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster? 
a)
They are exactly the same 
b)
A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans
c)
I disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans 
d)
Hurricanes and tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards
69.
Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur? 
a)
Communities can be notified to evacuate 
b)
So that we can stop them from happening again 
c)
So that scientists know where to go in order to study them 
d)
So that we can harness their power for renewable energy
70.

How can some of the impacts of earthquakes be reduced?

a)

by building structures that can sway with the motion

b)

by building structures that do NOT move with the motion

c)

by using thermometers to measure ground temperatures

d)

by using satellites to monitor warning buoys in the ocean

71.

Which of these is the result of erosion by gravity?

a)

a rock arch

b)

a landslide

c)

a sand dune

d)

a fossil layer

72.

what is one effect of a tsunami?

a)

flooding

b)

weathering

c)

an earthquake

d)

a volcanic eruption

73.

Tsunamis are natural hazards. Which statement about these hazards is true?

a)

They can be prevented if they are not too large.

b)

They can never be detected before they reach land.

c)

They can cause an underwater volcanic eruption.

d)

They can destroy entire villages and other structures.

74.

During an earthquake it is important to remember:

a)

if inside, run outside!

b)

if outside, stay next to a tree because they are strong and sturdy

c)

stand clear of doorways and any loose furniture.

d)

the after shock is never as bad as the first one

75.

Leng is a community health nurse who is working with community stakeholders on his reserve to conduct an evaluation of the long-term impact of the flood on the whole community. what phase of EMC is Leng working in?

a)

Prevention-Mitigation

b)

Preparedness

c)

Response

d)

Recovery

76.

Tsunami is a ________ word, meaning ____________.

a)

Japanese, harbor wave

b)

Japanese, tidal wave

c)

Chinese, harbor wave

d)

Chinese, egg roll

77.

When a tsunami hits, the effects are only felt locally.

a)

True

b)

False