Module 1: Basic Concept of Disaster & Disaster Risk

Question 1

A _________ is a serious disruption to a community or society that causes widespread losses and impacts that exceed the community’s ability to cope using it’s own resources.

Answer 1

disaster

Question 2

What does PHIVOLCS mean?

Answer 2

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Question 3

What does PAGASA mean?

Answer 3

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Question 4

What does MGB mean?

Answer 4

Mines and Geosciences Bureau

Question 5

What does OCD mean?

Answer 5

Office of Civil Defense

Question 6

Section 2 of the RA ______ states that the state shall “develop, promote, and implement a comprehensive that aims to strengthen the capacity of the national government and the LGUs, together with partner stakeholders, to build the disaster resilience of communities, and to institutionalize arrangements and measures for reducing disaster risks, including projected climate risks, and enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities at all levels.

Answer 6

RA 10121

Question 7

is a source or condition that has the potential to cause harm to
humans in the form of injury or illness, property damage, environmental damage, or
a combination of these.

Answer 7

Hazard

Question 8

_______ ________ a natural phenomenon is caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes, typhoon, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, fires, tornados, and extreme temperatures. They can be classified as rapid onset disasters and those with progressive onset, such as droughts that lead to famine. These events, usually sudden, can have tremendous effects.

Answer 8

Natural Disasters

Question 9

______ __________ occurs when an extreme natural event is destructive to human life and property. This event could interfere with activities in a minor way such as when strong winds blow trees down, or this event could completely disrupt activities like a large earthquake damaging your home, business or school. These natural events have been happening for thousands of years (a long time before we were even around!), but they only become hazards when humans are affected in some way.

Answer 9

Natural Hazard

Question 10

are caused by human activities. Unlike natural hazards, human-made hazards can often be prevented.

Answer 10

Human-made induced hazards

Question 11

Unregulated industrialization and inadequate safety standards increase the risk for industrial disasters.

Examples: leaks of hazardous materials; accidental explosions; bridge or road collapses, or vehicle collisions; Power cuts

Answer 11

Technological/industrial disasters

Question 12

the threat of terrorism has also increased due to the spread of technologies involving nuclear, biological, and chemical agents used to develop weapons of mass destruction.

Examples: bombs or explosions; release of chemical materials; release of biological agents; release of radioactive agents; multiple or massive shootings; mutinies

Answer 12

Terrorism/Violence

Question 13

defined as “the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences” (UNISDR, 2009).

Answer 13

Risk

Question 14

Which of the following is a sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and devastation to life and property?
a. disaster
b. hazard
c. phenomenon
d. risk

Answer 14

a. disaster

Question 15

A natural disaster can be a _____________ .
a. phenomenon
b. terrorism/Violence
c. technological/industrial issues
d. complex humanitarian emergencies

Answer 15

b. terrorism/Violence

Question 16

All of the following are the effects of disasters EXCEPT ___________
a. can destroy health infrastructure
b. can cause an unexpected number of deaths
c. can have adverse effects on the environment
d. can cause the ability of every specie to reproduce

Answer 16

d. can cause the ability of every specie to reproduce

Question 17

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.
a. drought
b. ring of fire
c. subsidence
d. Bermuda Triangle

Answer 17

b. ring of fire

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of man-caused hazard?
a. mutiny
b. genocide
c. earthquake
d. bombs or explosions

Answer 18

c. earthquake

Question 19

It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm. It is also the uncertain course of events in a country.
a. disaster
b. hazard
c. risk
d. phenomenon

Answer 19

b. hazard

Question 20

Which of the following category is a man-made hazard?
a. storm surges
b. flooded coastal areas
c. Landslide on Mining sites
d. Oil Spills from shipping boat

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT included in the phases of disaster?
a. recovery phase
b. planning phase
c. emergency phase
d. preparedness phase

Answer 21

b. planning phase

Question 22

A natural disaster where sea waves of local or distant origin that results from large-scale seafloor displacements associated with large earthquakes, major submarine slides, or exploring volcanic hazards is called _______
a. earthquake
b. flood
c. tsunami
d. typhoon

Answer 22

c. tsunami

Question 23

During the initial stage of a disaster, almost all surface means of transportation within the community are disrupted by broken bridges, roads, and streets that are rendered impassable by landslides or floods. The restricted mobility of vehicles makes rescue and other emergency operations doubly difficult. What is this impact/ effect of disaster?
a. economic impact
b. social and political impact
c. damage to critical facilities
d. disruption of transportation

Answer 23

d. disruption of transportation

Question 24

Which of the following variables will NOT determine the elements in identifying disaster risk?
a. coping capacity
b. population explosion
c. vulnerability to a hazard
d. hazard (natural or man-made)

Answer 24

b. population explosion

Question 25

There are many impacts of Disaster, on what impact it will fall if a person is suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome? a. physical well-being impact b. mental well-being impact c. social well-being impact d. none of the above

Answer 25

b. mental well-being impact

Question 26

Erica is outside the building. Which action should she do when she feels the ground is shaking? a. Stay away from trees, powerlines, post and concrete structures. b. Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides. c. If near the shore and feel and earthquake, especially if it’s too strong, move quickly to higher grounds. d. All of the above.

Answer 26

d. All of the above.

Question 27

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 _______________. a. disaster risk b. disaster mitigation c. disaster prevention d. disaster preparedness

Answer 27

a. disaster risk

Question 28

Disaster has a great impact on which of the following aspect? a. Bacteria b. Human c. Invention d. Technology

Answer 28

b. Human

Question 29

A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses, which exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources is called ________.

Answer 29

Disaster

Question 30

A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.

Answer 30

Hazard

Question 31

Which term refers to people and property.

Answer 31

Exposure

Question 32

This refers to factors, such as physical, social, economic, and environmental, that increase the susceptibility to the impact of a hazard.

Answer 32

Vulnerability

Question 33

What happens when the probable destructive agent, the hazard, hits a vulnerable populated area?

Answer 33

Disaster