quiz 1

Question 1

It is the serious disruption of the functioning of society

Answer 1

disaster

Question 2

Natural disasters results from an environmental disturbance

Answer 2

natural disasters

Question 3

what are the 2 major classifications of disaster

Answer 3

natural and man-made

Question 4

are caused by errors of man

Answer 4

man-made disasters

Question 5

what does the word “des” and “aster” mean from french?

Answer 5

“des” means bad “aster” means star

Question 6

Is the potential loss in lives, health status, livelihoods, and various assets

Answer 6

Disaster risk

Question 7

Where is the Philippines situated in?

Answer 7

South east Asia and lies on the west side of the pacific ocean

Question 8

Holds one of the key information regarding the Philippines exposure and vulnerability to disasters

Answer 8

Environmental awareness

Question 9

Can be a consequence of a natural phenomenon man-made threat

Answer 9

hazards

Question 10

The possibility or susceptibility to acquire the consequence of disasters

Answer 10

vulnerability

Question 11

Pertains to the physical profile of a subject

Answer 11

Physical vulnerability

Question 12

relates to inability of an individual or even group of people to withstand or tolerate the impact

Answer 12

social vulnerability

Question 13

it is determined by individuals, communities and the nations economic stability through financial sustainability

Answer 13

economic vulnerability

Question 14

refers to the judicious use and protection of natural resources

Answer 14

environmental vulnerability

Question 15

Develop a plan that includes communication strategies and meeting points

Answer 15

Emergency plan

Question 16

assemble a well-stocked kit that includes essential items

Answer 16

emergency kit

Question 17

keep informed about potential hazards or disasters

Answer 17

stay informed

Question 18

familiarize yourself with evacuation routes in your community

Answer 18

do the drill

Question 19

take measures to protect your home

Answer 19

secure the home

Question 20

volunteer for local preparedness and response initiatives

Answer 20

volunteer

Question 21

what does “az zarhr” mean in old french?

Answer 21

luck or chance

Question 22

what are the two countries with almost identical catastrophes

Answer 22

philippines and japan

Question 23

typhoons, tornado, floods

Answer 23

hydrometeorological hazards

Question 24

earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption

Answer 24

geological hazards

Question 25

disease, epidemics, pest attack

Answer 25

biological hazards

Question 26

pollution, deforestation, desertification

Answer 26

environmental hazards

Question 27

oil spills, fires, nuclear meltdowns

Answer 27

chemical hazards

Question 28

vehicular accidents, airplane crash, forest fires

Answer 28

accident related

Question 29

these two are significant events in disaster planning

Answer 29

hydrometeorological and geological hazards

Question 30

What does project noah mean

Answer 30

nationwide operational assessment of hazards

Question 31

what does DREAM mean

Answer 31

disaster risk exposure assessment for mitigation

Question 32

what does LIDAR mean

Answer 32

light detection and ranging

Question 33

what does CHASSAM mean

Answer 33

coastal hazards and storm surge assessment and mitigation

Question 34

it detects coastal circulation, wave surge and refraction

Answer 34

CHASSAM

Question 35

And accurate 3D presentation of floods and hazards maps

Answer 35

DREAM-LIDAR

Question 36

what does LADDERS mean

Answer 36

local development of doppler radar systemt

Question 37

targets to create a doppler radar able to detect sea surface parameters

Answer 37

LADDERS

Question 38

aims to generate a sensor-based monitoring and warning systems for slope failures

Answer 38

Landslides Sensors development

Question 39

what does WHIP mean

Answer 39

Weather hazard and information project

Question 40

provides real-time satellite, dopplers radar etc

Answer 40

WHIP

Question 41

are criminal acts of terrorism or sabotage

Answer 41

intentional

Question 42

what are the 2 types of chemical hazards?

Answer 42

intentional and unintentional

Question 43

events produce the same result but the release of the chemical is accidental

Answer 43

unintentional