Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction in the Philippines Quiz
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What is the main geographic region mentioned in the text?

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Pacific Ring of Fire (correct)
  • Indian Ocean
  • Who is considered the most vulnerable in communities according to the text?

  • Marginalized People
  • Minorities
  • Majorities
  • Both B & C (correct)
  • What type of vulnerability is described when officials misappropriate funds meant for disaster victims?

  • Physical
  • Socio-Economic (correct)
  • Environmental
  • None of the above
  • In which area were individuals asked to list vulnerabilities, risks, and capacities?

    <p>Home/family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event prompted the mention of pocketed funds by political officials?

    <p>Typhoon Yolanda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common vulnerability factor related to Children & Youth during disasters?

    <p>Lack of mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is more prone to death and injury during disasters?

    <p>Older People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to Social Vulnerability according to the text?

    <p>Knowledge &amp; Awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vulnerability factor is related to the struggle in access to resources for Select Migrants during disasters?

    <p>Sources of livelihood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common vulnerability factor shared by Medication-dependent Individuals and Incarcerated Individuals?

    <p>Lack of mobility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences the economic vulnerability of communities according to the text?

    <p>Markets and access to goods &amp; services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Bohol Earthquake of 2013?

    <p>Claimed 223 lives and injured 877</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Philippines vulnerable to natural disasters?

    <p>Located near the equator, exposed to multiple wind systems bringing typhoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Intertropical Convergence Zone play in the Philippines' vulnerability?

    <p>Serves as an additional source of rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Vulnerability in the context of natural disasters?

    <p>Conditions determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors that increase susceptibility to hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason that makes women more vulnerable in disaster situations according to the text?

    <p>Less socially mobile and economically independent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many typhoons enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) every year according to PAGASA?

    <p>~19-20 typhoons per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

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