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WorksheetsDRRR REVIEW TEST Q3
Total questions: 120
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Which of the following describes the UNDRR definition of a disaster?
A natural event that causes minor inconveniences to local businesses.
A situation where a hazard is predicted to occur in an empty area.
A serious disruption of a community involving widespread human loss.
A temporary loss of electricity due to a localized summer rainstorm.
When does a hazardous event officially transform into a disaster?
When the scientific community assigns a name to the incoming storm.
When the local government begins to conduct regular disaster drills.
When the hazard affects a population that is currently vulnerable.
When the media begins to broadcast the event on a national level.
In the Disaster Risk formula, what happens when Capacity increases?
The overall disaster risk for the community will significantly rise.
The overall disaster risk for the community will eventually decrease.
The frequency of natural hazards will start to increase over time.
The level of exposure of the community will remain exactly the same.
Which term refers to the people and assets located in hazard-prone areas?
Vulnerability
Exposure
Mitigation
Resilience
How is Vulnerability defined in the context of disaster risk?
The physical strength of the hazard that is currently approaching.
Conditions that increase susceptibility to the impacts of a hazard.
The total number of people living within a specific city boundary.
The ability of a system to recover quickly after a major disturbance.
Which of the following is an example of a Capacity factor?
Living in a coastal village prone to frequent high storm surges.
Having a house made of light and very brittle building materials.
Having a well-trained local emergency response and rescue team.
Experiencing a lack of financial resources to buy safety equipment.
How does Climate Change act as a driver for disaster risk?
It reduces the number of people living in dangerous coastal zones.
It increases the capacity of the government to manage local risks.
It can amplify disaster risk while weakening community resilience.
It ensures that natural hazards occur at a very predictable rhythm.
Why does Poverty equate to a greater disaster impact?
Poor people are less likely to experience any natural hazards at all.
Poor households have limited resources to recover from heavy losses.
Wealthy households are the only ones vulnerable to climate change.
Poverty reduces the magnitude of an earthquake in a specific region.
Which risk driver is associated with Environmental Degradation?
Increasing the frequency of volcanic eruptions in a specific area.
Reducing the environmental capacity to meet various human needs.
Improving the structural integrity of buildings in urban locations.
Decreasing the population density in highly populated urban centers.
Weak Governance increases disaster risk primarily because it:
Increases the physical strength of incoming tropical solar storms.
Encourages people to move away from dangerous landslide-prone areas.
Fails to provide public services and protect basic human rights.
Reduces the total number of people exposed to a specific hazard.
(Analysis) Which of the following best differentiates Hazard from Risk?
Hazard is the result of a disaster, while Risk is the cause of it.
Hazard is a potential threat, while Risk is the actual event itself.
Hazard is the threat, while Risk is the likelihood of future loss.
Hazard is manageable, while Risk cannot be calculated by experts.
(Situational) A family lives in a sturdy house but it is built on a fault line. They are:
Highly vulnerable but have low exposure to the seismic hazard.
Highly exposed to the hazard despite having low vulnerability.
Low in capacity but have high resilience against ground shaking.
Low in risk because their house is made of very strong materials.
(Application) To reduce disaster risk in a flood-prone town, which is the best Capacity building activity?
Moving all the residents to a different province permanently.
Building a very tall wall around the entire perimeter of the town.
Conducting regular first aid and community disaster response training.
Mapping the areas that are most likely to be hit by heavy rainfall.
(Analysis) How does Unplanned Urbanization affect the severity of disasters?
It creates more open spaces for people to evacuate safely and quickly.
It reduces the total number of people exposed to dangerous hazards.
It leads to crowded settlements in areas that are prone to hazards.
It improves the ability of the government to provide basic services.
(Situational) A community has zero casualties after a typhoon due to early evacuation. This shows:
The community has zero exposure to the effects of the typhoon.
The community has no vulnerability to any kind of natural hazard.
The community has a high capacity to manage the incoming hazard.
The typhoon was not strong enough to be considered a real hazard.
Which terminology describes the killing of a large group of people (ethnic/nation)?
Complex Emergency
Genocide
Disaster Risk
Mitigation
(Understanding) Why is Lack of Awareness considered a disaster risk driver?
It causes the magnitude of the hazard to increase significantly.
It leads to unsafe behaviors and delayed response, increasing vulnerability.
It completely eliminates exposure to hazards in the community.
It guarantees accurate risk forecasts for every event.
The formula (Hazard x Exposure x Vulnerability) / Capacity represents:
Disaster Mitigation
Disaster Risk
Disaster Response
Disaster Recovery
(Analysis) Which of the following is a "human-induced" risk driver?
The movement of tectonic plates deep within the earth's crust.
Inefficient protection of human rights by the local government.
The natural evaporation of water during the summer season.
The seasonal changes in the wind patterns across the country.
(Situational) If two cities face the same hazard, the city with more hospitals and better roads has:
Higher Vulnerability
Higher Exposure
Higher Capacity
Higher Disaster Risk
Which physical effect is commonly associated with a major disaster?
An increase in the number of high-paying jobs in the area.
The loss of life, numerous injuries, and missing individuals.
A sudden improvement in the quality of local infrastructure.
The expansion of agricultural land due to the clearing of trees.
What does "Displaced Population" mean in a disaster context?
People who are promoted to higher positions in their workplace.
People forced to leave their homes and seek safety elsewhere.
People who decide to move to a new city for a better lifestyle.
People who are required by law to join the local military force.
Which "Health Risk" is specifically mentioned as a disaster effect?
The development of hereditary conditions among the elderly.
The outbreak of infectious diseases from contaminated water.
A general lack of physical exercise among the youth population.
An increase in the consumption of processed foods and sugar.
What is a common "emotional aftershock" for disaster survivors?
A heightened sense of physical strength and extreme bravery.
The development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
An immediate improvement in long-term memory and focus.
A complete lack of interest in any future community activities.
From a "Physical Perspective," disasters are analyzed based on:
The mental health status of the people living in the community.
The damage caused to people and various physical structures.
The changes in the cultural traditions of the affected group.
The fluctuation of the stock market prices after the event.
The "Psychological Perspective" of a disaster focuses on:
The total cost of repairing the damaged electrical power grid.
The serious mental and emotional consequences for the victims.
The number of trees that were uprooted during a major storm.
The efficiency of the government in distributing relief goods.
Which perspective refers to the "behavior of communities" toward hazards?
Biological
Socio-Cultural
Political
Economic
The "Economic Perspective" evaluates the disaster's impact on:
The emotional well-being of the local business owners.
The financial losses, income changes, and disruption to trade and employment.
The number of trees uprooted and buildings damaged.
The cultural rituals performed during recovery.
Which entity's role is central to the "Political Perspective"?
International tourism agencies and travel blog writers.
The government and its various institutions and branches.
Private religious organizations and local prayer groups.
Individual families living in the hazard-prone coastal area.
The "Biological Perspective" of disasters involves the:
Damage to the structural integrity of high-rise buildings.
Involvement of living organisms or substances from them.
Emotional trauma experienced by the children of the city.
Allocation of the national budget for disaster relief funds.
(Situational) After a flood, a village sees a rise in leptospirosis. This is a disaster from a:
Political perspective
Biological perspective
Physical perspective
Economic perspective
(Analysis) Why is it essential to view disasters from multiple perspectives?
To minimize the perceived severity of the event to the public.
To understand the various types of losses and severity levels.
To find a specific person or group to blame for the tragedy.
To delay the implementation of recovery and rescue operations.
(Application) Which is a recommended step to plan ahead for a disaster?
Waiting for the hazard to strike before buying any supplies.
Developing a clear and effective emergency communication plan.
Ignoring the local hazard maps and disaster warning signals.
Staying in your bedroom during a severe and rising flood event.
(Situational) A business owner loses his factory and all equipment in a fire. This is primarily an:
Emotional loss
Economic loss
Political loss
Biological loss
(Analysis) How does the "Socio-Cultural Perspective" influence disaster readiness?
It calculates the exact amount of energy released by a quake.
It affects how people adapt to and use safety interventions.
It determines the number of years between major volcanic events.
It provides the legal framework for declaring a state of emergency.
(Understanding) Which of the following is a "food-related" effect of disaster?
Post-traumatic stress
Scarcity and shortages
Increased crop yield
Better food security
(Application) A family prepares a "Go Bag" with water and first aid. This addresses:
Only the physical perspective of a future disaster.
The need to reduce the health and physical risks of disasters.
The psychological trauma that they will feel during the event.
The political instability of the local government institutions.
(Situational) A survivor feels constant fear of the rain after a typhoon. This is a/an:
Physical effect
Psychological effect
Economic effect
Biological effect
(Analysis) Which perspective deals with the "rehabilitation" role of the state?
Socio-Cultural
Political
Biological
Physical
What is the goal of identifying "ways to lessen the impact" of a disaster?
To completely stop the earth from experiencing any quakes.
To increase the community's capacity and reduce future risks.
To make the disaster last longer so more aid can be requested.
To ensure that everyone moves to a different country permanently.
What does "Exposure" specifically include in hazard-prone areas?
Only the natural environment and local wildlife.
People, buildings, and production capacities.
Only the intangible cultural heritage of the area.
The historical timeline of previous natural hazards.
Which of the following does NOT directly determine "Vulnerability"?
Social factors
Magnitude of hazard
Economic factors
Physical factors
Why is the Philippines highly vulnerable to tropical typhoons?
It is located in a region with very little rainfall.
It is situated within the Pacific typhoon belt area.
It has a very flat landscape with no mountains at all.
It is a landlocked country surrounded by high deserts.
The "rugged nature" of the Philippine landscape makes it vulnerable to:
Severe blizzards
Sudden landslides
Dust and sandstorms
Extreme heat waves
Which geographical feature contributes to the risk of "Storm Surges"?
Having a very small number of islands in the territory.
Having one of the longest shorelines in the world.
Being located near the North Pole and the Arctic Circle.
Having only one active volcano in the entire archipelago.
Which group is considered more vulnerable due to "unsecure livelihoods"?
High-ranking military officers and government officials.
Urban poor populations and informal sector laborers.
Professional athletes and famous social media influencers.
Corporate executives working in multi-national companies.
Why do "victims of conflict" require specific counseling after a disaster?
To teach them how to farm in a very dry desert climate.
To help them recover and protect them from potential abuse.
To explain the scientific reasons behind tectonic plate shifts.
To encourage them to join the local political administration.
Vulnerability is a condition that increases an individual's:
Financial wealth
Susceptibility
Physical strength
Social popularity
The Philippines has a "Primary Agricultural Economy." Why is this a vulnerability?
It makes the country immune to the effects of earthquakes.
Disasters can easily destroy crops and local food sources.
Agriculture prevents the occurrence of tropical typhoons.
Farming increases the capacity of the people to stop floods.
Being an "archipelagic country" contributes to vulnerability because:
It prevents seismic waves from traveling across the ocean.
Many areas are at or below sea level, increasing flood risk.
It makes it impossible for volcanoes to erupt in the region.
It reduces the total length of the coastline of the country.
A family lives in a coastal hut. A storm surge is coming. This is an example of:
High capacity and very low vulnerability to hazards.
High exposure and high vulnerability to the hazard.
Low exposure because they are living near the water.
High risk reduction because they are aware of the surge.
Which of the following is an "Environmental" factor of vulnerability?
The level of income of the people in the community.
The degradation of forests and coastal ecosystems.
The religious beliefs of the people living in the area.
The structure of the local government's political system.
How does "Poor Institutional Capacity" increase vulnerability?
It makes the tropical cyclones stronger and more frequent.
It hinders effective management and response to hazards.
It causes the tectonic plates to move much more rapidly.
It reduces the total population of the country over time.
An elderly person lives alone in a remote area. During a disaster, they are:
More resilient due to their long experience with hazards.
More vulnerable due to social and physical limitations.
Less exposed because they are far from the urban center.
More capable because they do not need to help others.
Infrastructure and housing are classified as what type of "Elements"?
Intangible
Tangible
Biological
Atmospheric
Which action would best "reduce vulnerability" for an urban poor family?
Buying more luxury items to increase their social status.
Providing them with secure and hazard-resilient housing.
Encouraging them to stay in their current hazard-prone area.
Giving them a map of the city without any hazard markings.
(Analysis) Which of the following is a "Physical" dimension of vulnerability?
Lack of access to local education and health services.
Location of a settlement on a steep, unstable slope.
Low income and lack of savings in a local bank account.
Corruption in the local government's administrative office.
The Philippines is visited by an average of how many typhoons every year?
5 typhoons
20 typhoons
50 typhoons
100 typhoons
(Situational) A village is near a volcano. The village's "location" itself is its:
Vulnerability
Exposure
Capacity
Mitigation
(Analysis) Why is "High Level of Poverty" a major reason for the Philippines' vulnerability?
It causes more volcanoes to become active in the region.
It limits the resources available for disaster preparation.
It stops the wind from blowing during a tropical cyclone.
It makes the country much larger than its actual land area.
"Recognizing Vulnerability" is equivalent to which of the following?
Measuring the exact magnitude of an incoming earthquake.
Identifying the weaknesses of the exposed elements.
Increasing the population density in a very small town.
Predicting the exact date and time of a volcanic eruption.
Which of the following is an example of an "Environmental Asset"?
A multi-story shopping mall
A local forest or coral reef
A public hospital building
A personal family vehicle
Structures built on "Soft Soil" are particularly vulnerable to:
Forest fires
Liquefaction
Severe drought
High air smog
Which term is more inclined to "changes in human behavior"?
Mitigation
Adaptation
Exposure
Magnitude
"Mitigation" measures specifically aim to accomplish what?
Change the way people feel about natural disasters.
Lessen and limit the hazard or exposure to its effects.
Provide temporary shelter for victims after a fire.
Increase the amount of rainfall in a drought-hit area.
Which of these is a classic example of "Adaptation"?
Building a sea wall
Practicing cough etiquette
Reinforcing a bridge
Retrofitting a house
What factor makes an element vulnerable regarding "Elevation"?
Being on top of a hill during a very windy day.
Being in a low-lying area during a heavy flood.
Living in a high-rise building during a drought.
Residing in a basement during a calm summer day.
Avoiding "Octopus Connections" for electricity is an example of:
Mitigation
Adaptation
Vulnerability
Risk Driver
Which "Exposed Element" includes things like transport systems?
Individuals
Infrastructure
Agricultural
Environmental
(Analysis) What is the main difference between Adaptation and Mitigation?
Adaptation is for earthquakes; Mitigation is for floods.
Adaptation focuses on behavior; Mitigation on exposure.
Mitigation is much cheaper than Adaptation for a city.
Mitigation is done after a disaster; Adaptation is before.
(Situational) A school is on a fault line. The building itself is the:
Hazard
Exposed Element
Capacity
Risk Driver
(Understanding) Why is "Unplanned Urbanization" a risk driver?
It makes the city much more beautiful for tourists.
It results in an increased severity of disasters.
It reduces the number of people who are in danger.
It provides more jobs for people in the countryside.
(Situational) A family moves their TV to the second floor due to flood risk. This is:
Mitigation
Adaptation
Vulnerability
Exposure
Which is a "Commercial Establishment" as an exposed element?
A rice field
A grocery store
A public park
A personal car
(Analysis) How does "Socio-Economic Condition" affect vulnerability?
It changes the direction of a tropical typhoon's path.
It determines the ability to withstand disaster effects.
It makes an earthquake feel less strong to the people.
It reduces the total amount of ash from a volcano.
Which "Exposed Element" includes poultry farms and rice fields?
Infrastructure
Agricultural
Residential
Individuals
(Situational) A building uses substandard materials. This is a weakness in:
Exposure
Structural Integrity
Capacity
Hazard
(Application) When assessing vulnerability, one should consider:
The color of the house and the name of the owner.
Structural integrity and socio-economic conditions.
The popularity of the local government officials.
The number of trees in the neighborhood park only.
(Understanding) Why are public facilities like hospitals "critical" elements?
Because they are the only buildings with electricity.
Because their failure affects the capacity to respond.
Because they are always built in very safe locations.
Because they are never vulnerable to natural hazards.
(Analysis) "Recognizing Vulnerability" helps a community by:
Increasing the physical strength of a future hazard.
Providing a basis for mitigation and adaptation plans.
Removing all natural hazards from the local area.
Decreasing the total land area of the hazard zone.
What is a "Natural Hazard"?
A hazard caused by faulty electrical wiring in a home.
A naturally occurring phenomenon or physical process.
A hazard caused by industrial pollution in a local river.
A hazard caused by a major computer virus in a bank.
Which of these is an example of a "Quasi-Natural Hazard"?
Earthquake
Desertification
Tornado
Eruption
What is another term for "Man-made Hazards"?
Geologic
Anthropogenic
Hydrometeorological
Biological
"Geologic Hazards" occur in which part of the Earth?
Atmosphere
Earth's Crust
Oceans only
Biosphere
Which of the following is a "Hydrometeorological Hazard"?
Tsunami
Tropical cyclone
Liquefaction
Mass movement
"Biological Hazards" involve which of the following?
Strong winds
Living organisms
Nuclear energy
Building collapse
What defines a "Technological Hazard"?
Natural processes in the crust of the earth.
Industrial accidents or infrastructure failures.
Atmospheric phenomena like lightning strikes.
A swarm of locusts destroying a local farm.
Which is an example of a "Slow Onset Hazard"?
Earthquake
Drought
Flash flood
Explosion
A "Rapid or Sudden Onset Hazard" is characterized by:
Having many warning signs that last for months.
Occurring without any prior signs or warnings.
Taking many years to develop in a specific area.
Only affecting the environment and not humans.
What does the "Skull and Crossbones" symbol signify?
Environmental danger
Fatal or toxic
Flammable material
Explosive hazard
(Situational) Smog from cars and factories is classified as a/an:
Strictly natural hazard
Quasi-natural hazard
Geologic hazard
Hydrometeorological hazard
(Analysis) Which is both a Natural and a Geologic hazard?
Hurricane
Volcanic eruption
Desertification
Nuclear spill
(Understanding) Why is "Desertification" considered quasi-natural?
It only happens in countries with very large deserts.
It involves natural processes influenced by humans.
It is caused by the sudden movement of tectonic plates.
It is a technological failure of the local water system.
(Situational) A dam breaks due to very poor maintenance. This is a:
Geologic hazard
Technological hazard
Biological hazard
Natural hazard
(Analysis) What is the "Physical Impact" of a hazard?
Psychological trauma
Casualties and damage
Chronic social anxiety
Political instability
(Application) A sign shows "dead fish and tree." What should you avoid?
Breathing the air
Polluting the water
Touching the wires
Using the fire hose
Which hazard type is a "Tropical Cyclone"?
Geologic
Hydrometeorological
Biological
Technological
(Situational) A flu pandemic in a city is classified as a:
Technological hazard
Biological hazard
Geologic hazard
Hydrometeorological hazard
(Analysis) How is "Sudden Onset" different from "Slow Onset"?
Sudden hazards are only man-made disasters.
Sudden hazards provide no early warning signs.
Slow hazards are more dangerous to the people.
Sudden hazards only affect the local environment.
Which hazard sign indicates "Air Toxicity"?
Skull and crossbones
Smog warning sign
Aquatic toxicity symbol
Radioactive symbol
What is the "Focus" of an earthquake?
The point on the surface directly above the origin.
The origin of the earthquake deep down the crust.
The instrument used to measure the ground shaking.
The total amount of energy released by the quake.
The "Epicenter" is located where?
Deep inside the Earth's mantle and the inner core.
On the surface directly above the focus point.
Along the coastline of the nearest ocean or sea.
At the main office of the local weather agency.
Which scale measures the "Magnitude" of an earthquake?
Modified Mercalli Scale
Richter Scale
PEIS Scale
Rossi-Forel Scale
"Intensity" refers to which of the following?
The amount of energy released at the focus point.
The severity of shaking and its effects on people.
The number of seismic waves recorded in one minute.
The depth of the earthquake focus within the crust.
Which instrument produces a "Seismogram"?
Seismologist
Seismograph
Richter Scale
Thermometer
A PEIS intensity of VIII is classified as:
Weak
Very Destructive
Devastating
Completely Devastating
What is the scientific study of earthquakes called?
Volcanology
Seismology
Meteorology
Paleontology
Which agency is mandated to monitor quakes in the Philippines?
PAGASA
PHIVOLCS
DENR
DPWH
A "Local Tsunami" is generated within how many kilometers?
1,000 km
100 km
10 km
500 km
A "Far Field Tsunami" can travel for how long before arrival?
1 to 5 minutes
1 to 24 hours
10 to 20 seconds
At least a week
(Situational) If you see the sea level drop rapidly, you should:
Run to the water to catch fish.
Run to higher ground immediately.
Wait for an official siren sound.
Take photos of the phenomenon.
(Analysis) Why can Magnitude and Intensity be different?
The seismograph used is probably broken.
Intensity depends on the local distance.
Magnitude and Intensity are the same thing.
Only the Richter scale is ever accurate.
(Analysis) Which of the following is NOT an earthquake hazard?
Liquefaction
Tsunami
Storm surge
(Understanding) What is a primary hazard associated with volcanic eruptions?
Flooding
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Lava flows
(Analysis) How can ashfall from a volcano impact agriculture?
It can enrich the soil with nutrients.
It can help in irrigation processes.
It can block sunlight and damage crops.
It has no effect on agricultural productivity.
(Situational) If a community is located near an active volcano, what is a critical preparedness measure?
Building more shopping centers.
Establishing an evacuation plan.
Increasing tourism activities.
Reducing the number of hospitals.
What is the first step to take when a volcanic eruption is imminent?
Evacuate the area immediately.
Start a fire to signal for help.
Gather emergency supplies and information.
Ignore the warnings and continue daily activities.
During a volcanic eruption, what is the safest action to take?
Gather friends and family for a picnic.
Drive away from the area as fast as possible.
Go outside to observe the eruption.
Stay indoors and seal windows and doors.
After a volcanic eruption, what is a crucial step for recovery?
Leave the area permanently.
Ignore the situation and wait for help.
Start rebuilding immediately without a plan.
Assess the damage and report to authorities.
(Analysis) How can hazard maps assist in emergency planning for communities near volcanoes?
By showing the historical eruption dates.
By indicating safe zones and evacuation routes.
By predicting future volcanic activity.
By providing geological data on soil types.
