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Which Natural Disaster is this?
Volcanic eruption
Landslide eruption
Tornado
Which picture better relates to "Tsunami"?
Which Natural Disaster caused this?
Flood
Earthquake
Volcanic Eruption
Which picture better relates to "Landslide"?
Which Natural Disaster is this?
Flood
Earthquake
Landslide
Which picture better relates to "Hurricane"?
Which picture better relates to "Forest Fire"?
Which Natural Disaster could have caused this?
A landslide.
An avalanche.
A volcanic eruption.
A flood.
BONUS: What does "Tsunami" mean in English?
(a)
Flood
War
Earthquake
Rail accident
Flood
Freak storm
Plane crash
Tsunami
A large wave created by an underwater earthquake is called a...
Earthquake
Flood
Volcano
Tsunami
Hurricane
Choose the correct picture
What's the natural disaster?
Flood
Mudslide
storm
hurricane
What's the natural disaster?
Hurricane
Tsunami
flood
drought
What's the natural disaster?
Earthquake
Tornado
hurricane
rain forest
What's the natural disaster?
Tsunami
Volcano
earthquake
snowing
What's the natural disaster?
Tornado
Earthquake
hurricane
flood
What's the natural disaster?
Mudslide
Landslide
pandemic
starvation
What's the natural disaster?
Flood
Tsunami
starvation
mudslide
What is the natural disaster?
Mudslide
landslide
What is the natural disaster?
flood
earthquake
storm
Tsunami
What was your Mom doing during the tsunami?
She was watching tv
She was washing the dishes
She was cooking lunch
She was washing clothes
What is the Natural Disaster?
flood
raining
snowing
drought
What is this natural disaster?
Hurricane
Earthquake
Tornado
Storm
What environmental pollution does it correspond to?
smog
garbage
litter
waste
What happens in a cyclone?
Earthquake with tsunami
wind with sand storm
Strong winds with storm
Strong winds with tornadoes
What is the environmental issue?
drought
wildfire
flood
rainforest
What's the natural disaster?
mudslide
storm
flood
hurricane
What does this landscape correspond to?
river
lake
countryside
city
What does this landscape correspond to?
river
lake
seaside
mountain
What environmental pollution does it correspond to?
waste
garbage
smog
litter
What does this landscape correspond to?
lake
river
sea
flood
Which of the following is an example of geological hazard?
Storm Surge
Earthquake
Which of the following is an example of hydro-meteorological hazard?
Which of the following is NOT a result of a disaster?
Damages to the ecological environment
Displacement of populations
Sustained public attention during the recovery phase
The level of harm by a hazard is governed by
Magnitude of the hazard
Frequency of the hazard
Intensity at the impact point
All of the above
A type of hazard that resulted from man’s careless exploration of his environment.
Technological hazard
Quasi-natural hazard
Examples of technological or man-made hazards are the following Except
Groundwater contamination
Mining accidents
Volcanic eruptions
What makes the Philippines prone to physical geohazards?
It is found in the Pacific Ring of Fire
It is abundant in natural resources
What is the reason why people live in dangerous areas?
For the views
Because of cheap land
For the proximity to recreational opportunities
For all of the reasons
A disease that becomes unusually widespread and even global in its reach is referred to as
Epidemic
Pandemic
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?
They are exactly the same
Disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans
Hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans
Hurricanes and Tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards
What is a natural disaster?
A red letter day
A bad thing caused by a bad person
An event that causes suffering brought on by nature
An event that causes suffering brought on by an enemy
What are giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions called?
Tsunamis
Earthquake
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
What is this?
Earthquake
Flood
Fire fighter
Wildfire
What is this natural disaster?
Landslide
Windstorm
Tsunami
Flood
Which is a man made disaster
Weapons
Flood
Cyclone
Volcana
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 three strategies in disaster management?
Hazard management
Vulnerability management
Exposure management
Assets management
When does a hazard becomes a Disaster?
no vulnerable population
there is threat of damage or loss of lives or property
no hazard
Which is not an element of Disaster Risk?
vulnerability
hazard
exposure
relief
is the second phase of the disaster management cycle. ... The focus is on putting people safe, prevent next disasters and meeting the basic needs of the people until more permanent and sustainable solutions can be found.
response
mitigation
prevention
rehabilitation
What is the primary purpose of studying the etymology of disaster?
To understand the geological processes
To trace the historical evolution of disaster understanding
To predict future disasters
To study the impact of disasters on ecosystems
Which term refers to an event causing widespread destruction and distress?
Calamity
Mishap
Misfortune
Mischance
What is the meaning of "hazard" in disaster management?
A natural event with adverse effects
The probability of harmful consequences
The aftermath of a disaster
The response phase of disaster management
Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster?
Industrial pollution
Chemical spills
Earthquake
Transportation accidents
What term describes the susceptibility of a population or system to the effects of a disaster?
Risk
Resilience
Vulnerability
Mitigation
Which factor is NOT considered in assessing vulnerability to disasters?
Socio-economic status
Geographic location
Political stability
Cultural practices
What is the primary goal of disaster prevention and mitigation efforts?
To eliminate all risks of disasters
To reduce the impact of disasters on society
To recover quickly from disasters
To increase the frequency of disasters
Which of the following is a natural disaster affecting coastal areas?
Forest fires
Cyclones
Chemical spills
Transportation accidents
Which term refers to the ability of a community or system to resist, absorb, and recover from a disaster?
Vulnerability
Risk
Hazard
Resilience
What is the primary cause of soil erosion as a natural disaster?
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Heavy rainfall and wind
Industrial pollution
What does the term "mitigation" mean in disaster management?
Responding to a disaster after it occurs
Preparing for a disaster
Preventing or reducing the impact of a disaster
Recovering from a disaster
Which of the following is a man-made disaster associated with industrial activities?
Earthquake
Nuclear radiation
Landslide
Tsunami
What term describes the statistical likelihood of a specific hazard occurring within a specific time period?
Resilience
Vulnerability
Risk
Mitigation
Which of the following is a natural disaster caused by extreme heat?
Earthquake
Forest fire
Industrial pollution
Heat waves
What is the primary purpose of studying the hazard and vulnerability profile of India?
To assess the economic impact of disasters
To identify regions at high risk of disasters
To predict the timing of future disasters
To promote tourism in disaster-prone areas
Which of the following is a natural disaster caused by shifting tectonic plates under water?
Tsunami
Floods
Flash floods
all of the above
What term describes the gradual movement of soil down a slope?
Landslide
Soil erosion
Earthquake
Volcanic eruption
The term "Disaster" derived from Greek term means what?
Bad star
Good star
No star
Pleasant happenings
One type of cyber security vulnerability is....
Outdated software
Unprotected APIs
Weak credentials
All of the above
What is a stampede?
Its a situation where animals start running in the same direction when they are excited or frightened
Its a situation where animals start running in different direction when they are excited or frightened
Its a situation where animals stand still in any direction when they are excited or frightened
Its a situation where animals start running in the same direction when they are forced by something
What is the definition of disaster according to the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center?
Shaking of earth caused by waves moving on and below the earth's surface.
A path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress.
A sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property.
Which of the following is NOT an example of man-caused hazard?
Earthquake
Bombs or explosions
Mutiny
Genocide
What is the potential disaster losses in lives, health statuses, livelihoods, assets, and services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some specified future time period called?
Disaster risk
Disaster mitigation
Disaster prevention
Disaster preparedness
Which of the following is a sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property?
Disaster
Hazard
Phenomenon
Risk
What is the term used to describe the humanitarian emergency resulting from an international or civil war?
Complex humanitarian emergencies
Natural disasters
Technological/industrial disasters
Terrorism/Violence
Which of the following variables will NOT determine the elements in identifying disaster risk?
Population explosion
Hazard (natural or man-made)
Coping capacity
Vulnerability to a hazard
What is the impact of a disaster if a person is suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome?
Social wellbeing impact
Mental wellbeing impact
None of the above
Physical wellbeing impact
What should Erica do when she feels the ground is shaking?
Stay away from trees, powerlines, post and concrete structures.
Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides.
If near the shore and feel and earthquake, especially if it’s too strong, move quickly to higher grounds.
All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT included in the phases of disaster?
Recovery phase
Planning phase
Emergency phase
Preparedness phase
What is the impact of a disaster if almost all surface means of transportation within the community are disrupted?
Disruption of transportation
Economic impact
Social and political impact
Damage to critical facilities
It is also called as the Circum-Pacific belt, the zone of earthquakes surrounding the Pacific Ocean where about 99% of the world’s earthquake occurs.
drought
ring of fire
subsidence
Bermuda Triangle
Disaster has a great impact on __________________.
buildings
garden
humanity
Parks
The potential disaster losses in lives, health statuses, livelihoods, assets, and services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some specified future time period is called _______________.
disaster risk
disaster mitigation
disaster preparedness
disaster prevention
Which of the following category is NOT part of man-made hazard?
terrorism/violence
technological/industrial
complex humanitarian emergencies
preventive and precautionary measures
It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm.
disaster
hazard
phenomenon
risk
