Disaster Management Quiz

A natural phenomenon caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, fires, and extreme temperatures.

A natural phenomenon that can be classified as rapid onset, like floods, or progressive onset, such as droughts.

Disasters caused by human actions, negligence, or failure of systems. Examples include terrorism, war, and cyber attacks.

The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it easily affected by damage or effects of a hazard.

Vulnerability can arise from various factors.

A source or condition that has the potential to cause harm. Examples include earthquakes, floods, and chemical spills.

Natural hazards are caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes and floods.

Types of natural hazards include floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and droughts.

A sudden event causing widespread harm, destruction, and disruption to life and property. It can range from minor damage to complete destruction and death.

The Philippines is situated within the Ring of Fire, an area prone to intense volcanic and seismic activity.

The interaction of a hazard, vulnerable conditions, and inadequate coping mechanisms.

A potential threat that could cause harm, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or floods.

Factors that increase the susceptibility of a community to the effects of a hazard, such as poverty, lack of infrastructure, and poor planning.

The resources, skills, and knowledge available to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster.

The ability to cope with the adverse impacts of a disaster.

Understanding and analyzing the potential risks of a disaster in a specific area.

A hazard that is caused by human activities, such as pollution or a chemical spill.

The probability that a hazard will cause harm, based on factors like the hazard's severity and the vulnerability of the affected area.

The potential for a disaster to happen. It considers the likelihood of a hazard occurring and the potential losses that could result.

The ability of a community to cope with and recover from a disaster. It includes things like access to resources, effective disaster preparedness, and social cohesion.

The potential for a disaster to cause loss of life, injury, property damage, or disruption of economic activities. It takes into account the hazard, vulnerability, and coping capacity.

The elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event.

The severity of exposure measures how directly someone experiences a disaster. People in the disaster zone have the highest risk of mental health issues, followed by rescue workers and health care providers, and lastly those who only hear about it through news.

Disasters tend to have more severe impacts on women and families, especially when children are present.

Adults between 40 and 60 years old often experience more stress after disasters.

Developing countries are often more vulnerable to natural disasters due to factors like poverty and lack of infrastructure.

Climate change can increase the frequency and intensity of hazard events, influencing vulnerability to hazards.

Changes in the environment, such as deforestation or mangrove removal, that increase the frequency and intensity of hazards, making communities more vulnerable.

The unequal distribution of wealth and resources, where those living in poverty are more likely to be exposed to hazards and lack resources to cope with disasters.

The change in Earth's climate caused by human activities that alter the atmosphere's composition, leading to increased greenhouse gas levels and warming temperatures.

The process of globalization and economic integration can both expose and help communities prepare for disasters, depending on how this integration is managed.

The ability of a system, community, or asset to withstand the impacts of a hazard, potentially adapt to change, and recover from disasters.

Actions taken to reduce the potential for disasters by identifying and assessing risks, developing strategies, and fostering community engagement.

The increasing concentration of people and economic activities in cities, especially in hazard-prone areas, can lead to higher disaster risk.

A lack of effective governance, with public sector actors unable or unwilling to provide essential services and protect rights, leaves communities more vulnerable to disasters.

The specific set of rules and planning that a society uses to manage its disaster risk, considering social and economic factors.

Rapid urbanization that happens without proper planning and management, especially in areas prone to disasters, can increase vulnerability.

The poorest populations are often disproportionately affected by disasters, experiencing greater losses and slower recovery due to limited resources and access to support.

A region in the Pacific Ocean with frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, making it a high-risk area for disasters.

The Philippines' geographical location, situated within the Pacific typhoon belt and near active trenches, makes it highly prone to natural disasters.