WorksheetsDRRR_Quarter 1_Quiz No. 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary characteristic of a disaster according to the basic concept in DRRR?
It is a natural event that occurs regularly.
It causes minimal disruption in society.
It results in serious disruption of community functions and widespread losses.
It always comes without warning.
Which of the following correctly describes disaster risk?
The probability of loss or damage due to a hazard and the vulnerability of a community.
The chance that a hazard will happen without consequences.
A type of hazard that is caused by humans.
A condition where people are fully prepared for any disaster.
Which situation best illustrates the concept of vulnerability in disaster risk?
A well-prepared city experiences a mild earthquake.
A flood occurs in a forest with no residents.
A landslide occurs on a rocky uninhabited mountain.
A coastal village with no evacuation plan is hit by a typhoon.
A community refuses to evacuate due to traditional beliefs about natural hazards. What risk factor is involved?
Psychological
Economic
Environmental
Socio-cultural
Which of the following best explains why urban overcrowding increases disaster risk?
It makes people more aware of hazards.
It limits access to entertainment and leisure activities.
It increases the chances of building collapse due to poorly planned infrastructure.
It leads to higher crime rates during disasters.
After a strong typhoon, several families lost their homes and livelihoods. What type of disaster effect is this primarily?
Economic
Physical
Political
Psychological
Which of the following is a long-term environmental effect of a major oil spill?
Sudden increase in transportation cost
Loss of biodiversity in marine ecosystems
Closure of schools in coastal areas
Decline in number of tourists during summer
Which of the following best reflects a socio-cultural perspective of disaster?
Families lose their homes and properties
Rising costs of reconstruction materials
Delay in disaster relief funds
Evacuation ignored due to beliefs about ancestral spirits
An outbreak spreads in crowded evacuation sites, causing loss of income. Which perspectives are involved?
Psychological and Cultural
Economic and Physical
Biological and Economic
Political and Biological
Why must we study disasters from multiple perspectives?
To avoid panic
To create more effective solutions
To ensure scientific accuracy
To find who is at fault
