WorksheetsCalamity and Disasters Preparedness Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which countries are the nearest neighbors of the Philippines?
Japan and South Korea
Australia and New Zealand
Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia
Thailand and Cambodia
What is the length of the Philippines' coastline according to the official Philippine figure?
17,500 kilometers
7,641 kilometers
36,289 kilometers
298,000 kilometers
Why is the Philippines considered one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world?
Its climate is stable throughout the year.
It has a small population.
It lacks disaster preparedness programs.
Its location makes it vulnerable to various natural disasters.
What does RA 10121 mandate for every province, city, and municipality in the Philippines regarding disaster risk reduction and management?
Establishment of a Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office
Establishment of a National Disaster Risk Management Office
Creation of a National Disaster Coordinating Council
Formation of a Disaster Management Task Force
According to Lauten (2002), what roles can youth play in disaster preparedness programs?
They cannot participate in disaster preparedness.
They can only act as change makers.
They can share the message of disaster preparedness.
They can provide financial support.
In what year was the Philippine Disaster Reduction and Management Act (RA 10121) enacted?
1990
2000
2010
2020
What major shift in disaster policy did RA 10121 bring about?
From response to preparedness
From mitigation to response
From preparedness to recovery
From recovery to prevention
What is the primary goal of the National Disaster Risk Management Framework?
Disaster response
Disaster relief
Disaster risk reduction
Disaster recovery
Which office is responsible for disaster preparedness, prevention, and mitigation in the Philippines?
National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)
Office of Civil Defense
National Youth Commission
Department of Interior and Local Government
What is the total number of islands in the Philippines archipelago?
5,000
10,000
15,000
7,641
Which part of the Philippines is most susceptible to typhoons?
Luzon
Visayan Islands
Mindanao
Palawan
Which legislative act shifted the Philippines' approach to disaster management from response to preparedness?
RA 1566
RA 10121
RA 268
RA 3000
What is the role of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) in disaster management?
Implementation of disaster relief efforts
Policy and coordination agency
Direct response to disasters
Disaster risk reduction
According to RA 10121, what is the role of the youth in disaster preparedness?
Funding disaster initiatives
Leading disaster response efforts
Providing disaster relief
Mapping risk and protective factors
What is the total land area of the Philippines?
301,780 square kilometers
105,000 square kilometers
7,107 square kilometers
40,541 square kilometers
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural disaster in the Philippines?
Earthquakes
Tornadoes
Volcanic eruptions
Flooding
Which river on Luzon is the longest in the Philippines?
Cagayan River
Abra River
Pasig River
Bicol River
How many active volcanoes are there in the Philippines?
12
5
22
50
Which major eruption occurred in the Philippines in June 1991?
Bulusan Volcano eruption
Taal Volcano eruption
Mount Pinatubo eruption
Mount Mayon eruption
How many typhoons on average hit the Philippines each year?
20
10
5
15
