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WorksheetsChapter Test- Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 50mins
What does DRRR stand for?
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
Disaster Reduction and Risk Readiness
Disaster Risk and Reduction Readiness
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.
Disaster
Risk
Hazard
Vulnerability
The Philippines is vulnerable to almost all types of natural hazards because of the _____________
geographic location
size of the country
destined location
fate of the country
What are the 4 classifications of a disaster.
choose 4 below
HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL
GEOLOGIC
ANTHROPOGENIC
BIOLOGICAL
PHENOMENAL
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.
Hazard
Vulnerability
Disaster
Risk
It is expressed as the number of human lives and value of the properties that can potentially be affected.
Exposure
Risk
Hazard
Disaster
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?
Socioeconomic
Physical
Environmental
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.
Vulnerability
Hazard
Risk
Exposure
Disaster
It is a sudden calamitous event bringing great damage, loss, destruction and devastation to a life and property?
Disaster
Disaster Risk
Hazard Risk
it is a situation wherein a person, property or environment is prone to a disaster
Disaster Risk
Environmental Risk
Risk Reduction
Hazard Risk
What is the main purpose of studying Disaster Readiness?
To be able to plan out what to do during a calamity
To be able to plan out what to do before a calamity
To be able to plan out what to do after a calamity
All of the Above
Disaster is frequently described as a result of various condition except ________.
having enough physical, social, and attitudinal capabilities
exposure to hazard
conditions of vulnerability at present
insufficient capacity or measures to to cope with disasters.
It is a situation or occurrence with capacity to bring damages to lives, properties, and the environment.
hazard
capacity
element at risk
vulnerability
Which group belongs to the most vulnerable?
indigenous people
small entrepreneurs
government officials
professionals
It refers to, "all strengths, attributes and resources available within a community, organization, or society that can be used to achieve an agreed goal."
capacity
mitigation
vulnerability
rehabilitation
It pertains to tangible objects or infrastructure that can harm you or help you in case of a disaster
A. Biological Factor
B. Economical Factor
C. Socio-cultural Factor
D. Physical Factor
It is a process or phenomenon of organic origin including exposure to pathogenic microorganisms, toxins and bioactive substances
A. Biological Hazard
B. Hydrological Hazard
C. Geological Hazard
D. Technological Hazard
It is linked to the level of well being of individuals, communities and society.
Physical Vulnerability
Social Vulnerability
Economic Vulnerability
Environmental Vulnerability
What makes the Philippines prone to physical geohazards?
It is found in the Pacific Ring of Fire
It is abundant in natural resources
The level of risk of a disaster depends on
Nature of the hazard
Vulnerability of the elements which are affected
Economic value of the elements which are affected
All of the above
What is the collective term used for the condition of people who develop stress reaction that negatively affect their physical and mental behavior after suffering from a disaster?
displaced population
emotional aftershocks
health risk
Unwillingness to assume their roles and responsibilities in governing disaster risk unit, falls under which of the following risk factors?
poverty and inequality
weak governance
socio-economic status
