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What was the estimated magnitude of the 'Big One' that can occur in the future?
What natural disaster led to the death of 722 people and left more than 200,000 homeless in 1991?
Which of the following is NOT a global driver of disaster risk mentioned?
What issue did many poor families face after Typhoon Ondoy in 2009?
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Which agency is responsible for forecasting volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in the Philippines?
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What consequence of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption affected the weather globally?
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Which of the following poses a danger to communities in the Philippines besides earthquakes?
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What is one of the underlying risk drivers for disaster risk in the country?
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What is one of the main purposes of the analysis discussed in the content?
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What is the primary cause of increased vulnerability to disasters according to the content?
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Which group of people is mentioned as being more vulnerable to disasters?
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Which of the following elements is NOT part of the definition of vulnerability as described in the content?
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What does the term 'capacity' refer to in the context of the analysis?
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What are deliberate hazards described as?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a geologic hazard?
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Which tool is NOT mentioned as part of the hazard analysis?
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What is considered a key aspect of disaster risk management that emphasizes the importance of community involvement?
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In the formula $D=\frac{H\times V\times E}{C}$, what does 'E' represent?
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What has the concept of vulnerability replaced in the equation described?
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Which of the following might be classified as an industrial and technological hazard?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between capacity and vulnerability?
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What type of hazard is associated with recreational activities such as mountain climbing?
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How does population growth affect vulnerability to disasters?
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What is the primary focus of hazard and vulnerability mapping?
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Which feature focuses on enhancing the abilities and skills of individuals and organizations for effective disaster management?
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What is the purpose of hazard analysis in disaster preparedness?
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Which feature of disaster risk management aims at eliminating inequity and underdevelopment?
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Disaster risk management includes a systematic process for what primary purpose?
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What does the formation of grassroots disaster response organizations aim to enhance?
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Which feature addresses the need for operational skills and capacities in disaster management?
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What type of measures does disaster risk management aim to implement to mitigate adverse impacts?
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How does disaster risk management contribute to sustainable development?
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What is the primary role of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?
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Who heads the NDRRMC?
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Which department is responsible for disaster preparedness under the NDRRMC?
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What is the function of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committee (BDRRMC)?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Vice-Chairpersons of the NDRRMC?
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What is the function of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in relation to the NDRRMC?
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Which institutional mechanism is responsible for managing disaster risk at the barangay level?
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Which of the following accurately reflects a priority of the international community regarding disaster risk reduction?
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Study Notes
Disaster Risk and Vulnerability
- Disasters cause economic and social damage, impacting the poor disproportionately.
- Events like the 1990 Central Luzon earthquake and 2009 Typhoon Ondoy highlight how vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by disasters.
- Vulnerability is further increased by harmful practices that worsen disaster risks in goods and services production, population growth and land shortages, and marginalization of low-income families.
- This makes vulnerable groups susceptible to various hazards, including geological hazards, hydro-meteorological hazards, biological hazards, and astronomical hazards.
Disaster Risk Management in the Philippines
- PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) plays a crucial role in forecasting volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
- The "Big One" is a potential earthquake with a magnitude of 7 or above that could significantly impact Metro Manila.
- Mount Pinatubo's 1991 eruption illustrates the devastating impacts of natural disasters on communities.
- The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is the highest government body for policy-making, coordination, and implementation of disaster risk management programs.
- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administers civil defense and disaster risk reduction programs under the NDRRMC.
- Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (LDRRMOs) and Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committees (BDRRMCs) are vital for community-level preparedness.
- The Philippines has a robust institutional framework for disaster risk management, including national, regional, provincial, city, municipal, and barangay levels.
- Four main institutional mechanisms contribute to DRRM in the Philippines: Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils, Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices, the Office of Civil Defense, and the NDRRMC Secretariat.
Disaster Risk Management Concepts
- Disaster risk management involves a systematic process of using administrative decisions, organizational skills, and capacities to reduce disaster impact.
- The key elements of disaster risk management are prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response, with a focus on building resilience and sustainable development.
- The formula for disaster risk is D = H x V / C, where D is disaster, H is hazard, V is vulnerability, and C is capacity.
- Vulnerability is determined by factors like the physical, social, economic, and environmental conditions of a community.
- Capacity is determined by the strengths and resources available to a community to reduce the impact of disasters.
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) focuses on minimizing vulnerabilities and disaster risks within a society to reduce the adverse impact of hazards.
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This quiz explores the various aspects of disaster risk and vulnerability, particularly in the context of the Philippines. It highlights the disproportionate impact of disasters on vulnerable populations and examines key events and organizations involved in disaster management, such as PHIVOLCS. Test your knowledge on how different hazards affect communities and the role of disaster management strategies.
