Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction: Philippines Case Studies
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Who are considered the most vulnerable in communities?

  • Marginalized People
  • Minorities
  • Both B & C (correct)
  • Majorities

Which type of vulnerability is described when funds for disaster victims are misused by officials?

  • Physical
  • Socio-Economic (correct)
  • Environmental
  • None of the above

What is the primary focus of the Pacific Ring of Fire region?

  • Physical well-being
  • High accessibility
  • Volcanic activity and earthquakes (correct)
  • Economic development

How do marginalized people differ from minorities in the context of vulnerability?

<p>Marginalized people face more barriers to resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does misappropriation of funds have on vulnerable communities?

<p>Exacerbates existing vulnerabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does vulnerability refer to in the context of natural disasters?

<p>The conditions that increase a community's susceptibility to hazards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Philippines vulnerable to natural disasters?

<p>Being near the equator exposes it to hydrometeorological hazards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>19-20 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do wind systems play in making the Philippines vulnerable to natural disasters?

<p>They bring in approximately 20 typhoons per year (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the marginalized and minority sector vulnerable to natural disasters?

<p>Being less socially mobile and economically independent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the Philippines was devastated by Typhoon Yolanda?

<p>Samar, Leyte, Cebu, and Palawan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vulnerability factors include exposure of the elements to hazards and effects of local conditions?

<p>Physical &amp; Environmental Vulnerability Factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is mentioned as struggling in access to resources and protection during disasters?

<p>Ethnic Minorities &amp; Indigenous People (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor of Social Vulnerability related to economic status and resources?

<p>Educational attainment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more prone to death, injury, and complex medical needs according to the text?

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

What type of vulnerability factors relate to sources of livelihood, community resources, and access to goods & services?

<p>Economic Vulnerability Factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is characterized by the lack of mobility, speed, and sufficient sensory input?

<p>PWDs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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