WorksheetsConcepts and Principles of DRR
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which is a term used for reducing and preventing disaster risks?
Disaster Risk
Disaster Response
Disaster Risk Reduction
Vulnerability
Which of the following is the importance of DRRM?
Identification, assessment, and monitoring of disaster risks and improve early warning systems.
The reduction of underlying risk factors.
Utilization and application of knowledge, innovation, and education to establish a culture of safety and resilience at all levels.
All of the above.
How much water is recommended per person for a 3-day supply during evacuation?
1 gallon
3 gallons
6 gallons
10 gallons
Which of the following is the role of DOST in DRRM?
It advocates for the implementation of the building code.
It develops rules, regulations, and guidelines on redesigning and retrofitting infrastructures based on the building code.
It convenes regional and local DRRM Councils for development policies
It institutionalizes forecasting and early warning systems.
Which of the following is known as Republic Act 10121?
The Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Policy
The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010
The Philippine Disaster Readiness, Resilience, and Risk Reduction Act of 2010.
The Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Which agency organizes, trains, and supervises city, municipal, or barangay emergency response teams?
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)
Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC)
Which is NOT a component of disaster management?
preparedness
recovery
construction
response
What is the main objective of disaster preparedness?
To allocate funds for the implementation of the plan before, during, and after a disaster.
To build and strengthen the capacities of the communities to anticipate, handle, and recover from the negative effects of emergency occurrences and disasters.
To construct, rehabilitate, restore, and improve facilities, livelihood, and living conditions of the organizational capacities of the affected communities.
To develop a comprehensive DRRM plan.
Which situation shows that a DRRM plan has a multidisciplinary approach?
A hazard is analyzed based on physical, social, economic, environmental, and psychological impacts.
The DRRM plan involves all government institutions.
The local community modified available DRRM plans to meet the prevailing conditions.
The national government funded DRRM with a sufficient amount.
As a family, how do you prepare an emergency preparedness plan?
Make a family emergency supply kit once a disaster is reported in the news.
Create a family communication plan.
Only adults and elders are involved in the planning.
Start gathering information during the post-hazard situation.
Under which executive department is the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRRMC) a part of?
Department of Education (DepEd)
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Department of National Defense (DND)
Which agency coordinates, supervises, and integrates LDRRMCs?
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC)
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)
Which council will take the lead for disaster response, rehabilitation, and recovery, if two (2) regions were affected by a strong magnitude earthquake?
Barangay DRRM Committee
City or Municipal DRRM Council
National DRRM Council
Regional DRRM Council
Bohol island is covered with limestones, this is usually the cause of sinkholes in the island. What best describes limestone?
A kind of erosion that happens when the trees are cut down to make way for human development.
A kind of rock that can cause sinkholes.
A kind of sinkhole that is usually associated with sudden rupture of the ground.
A kind of tree that can be used for lumber.
Which council will take the lead for disaster response, rehabilitation, and recovery, if three (3) barangays are affected by a flood caused by a habagat?
Barangay DRRM Committee
City or Municipal DRRM Council
National DRRM Council
Regional DRRM Council
What would be observed in the ocean before a typhoon or thunderstorm?
calm waters
heavy rainfall
ocean swell
radio static
Which of the following information may be obtained from a storm surge hazard map?
path of a typhoon
possible height of wave that can hit the surface
the possible time that the storm surge will hit
wind speed and force of impact
Which of the following instruments can be used to track typhoons and cloud masses which may bring thunderstorms?
Doppler radar
Radiosonde
Theodolite
Weather surveillance radar
The Juan corporation wants to create a subdivision overlooking the sea. They acquired a good sum of land on a mountain slope near the bay but before they can proceed with construction, they need to cut down all the trees in the area. What do you think will happen if torrential rain pours after all the trees were cut down?
A sinkhole might form due to the presence of limestone in the area.
Rainfall-induced landslide is prevalent during the typhoon season thus creating more raindrops over the coming months.
Removing the trees and vegetation may increase the risk of a landslide.
Soil erosion due to drought could transpire.
What information does a hazard map provide a community?
areas that are vulnerable and safe to a hazard
areas where people can relocate or evacuate
possible hazards that can hit the area
All of the above.
