Disaster Risk Reduction Quiz

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What is the relationship between a hazard and a disaster?

A hazard is a natural phenomenon that occurs frequently, while a disaster happens rarely.

A disaster always occurs naturally, while a hazard is caused by human actions.

A disaster is a natural phenomenon that has the potential to cause harm.

A hazard becomes a disaster when it causes significant damage or loss of life. (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a geophysical hazard?

Tropical cyclone

Disease epidemic

Drought

Volcanic eruption (correct)

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an effect of natural disasters?

Loss of livelihood

Increased economic activity (correct)

Disruption of essential services

Damage to property

What is the main difference between a tropical storm and a typhoon?

A tropical storm is weaker than a typhoon and has lower wind speeds. Signup and view all the answers

How can the DRRR formula be applied in daily life to prepare for potential disasters?

By understanding and mitigating risks through preparedness and planning. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of vulnerability that can increase the impact of a disaster?

Technological vulnerability Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a practical example of applying the concept of disaster preparedness in daily life?

All of the above are examples of disaster preparedness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of classifying hazards?

To understand the types of hazards and develop appropriate mitigation strategies. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a hazard?

A potentially damaging event that may cause loss of life or property damage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a hazard and a disaster?

A hazard is a potentially damaging event, while a disaster is the result of the damaging event actually occurring. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a natural hazard?

Industrial accident Signup and view all the answers

According to RA 10121, what two factors define risk?

Hazard and vulnerability Signup and view all the answers

Which situation illustrates a combination hazard?

Heavy rainfall leading to a landslide. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vulnerability' refer to in the context of disaster risk?

The negative consequences of an event, which can be human, material, or economical Signup and view all the answers

If a community has the capacity to cope with the impact of a hazard using its own resources, would that situation be called a disaster?

No, because a disaster implies the community's inability to cope using its own resources Signup and view all the answers

Epidemiology defines risk as the probability of a specific outcome following an exposure. Which scenario would BEST illustrate this?

An increase in respiratory diseases after a volcanic eruption. Signup and view all the answers

What does disaster risk refer to?

Potential disaster losses to a community over time. Signup and view all the answers

In disaster risk assessment, what does coping capacity measure?

The ability to manage adverse conditions and disasters. Signup and view all the answers

At what stage does a natural phenomenon become a hazard?

When it has the potential for negative consequences. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to disaster risk?

High coping capacity of the community. Signup and view all the answers

What defines an emergency in the context of disasters?

A serious event but manageable by the community. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes vulnerability?

Exposure to potential harm or attack. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of disaster risk reduction (DRR)?

To minimize potential disaster losses and enhance coping strategies. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hazard vs. Disaster

A hazard is a potentially damaging physical event, phenomenon, or human activity that may cause loss of life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption, or environmental degradation.
A disaster happens when there is a serious disruption of a community or society's functioning, causing widespread losses (human, material, economic, or environmental) exceeding the affected community's capacity to cope using its own resources.

Anatomy of Disasters (Evolution Risk and Analysis)

A natural phenomenon can be geological (earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides) or hydro-meteorological (typhoons, storm surges, floods).
A natural phenomenon becomes a hazard when it exhibits potential for natural or human-caused events with negative consequences.
A hazard becomes an emergency when it requires immediate attention, but the community is still capable of coping.
An emergency becomes a disaster when the emergency exceeds a population's coping abilities, requiring external assistance from government and international agencies.

Types of Hazard

Natural hazards: typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, fire, industrial accidents, oil spills, armed conflicts, floods, and landslides.
Human-induced hazards: (Examples not explicitly listed, but implied).
Combination hazards: (Examples not explicitly listed, but implied).

Disaster Risk Assessment (DRA)

Risk: A combination of event probability (hazard) and its negative consequences (vulnerability)
Epidemiology: The probability of a particular outcome occurring after a specific exposure.
Risk analysis: Systematic identification, evaluation, and assessment of risk objects and hazards.
Disaster risk: The predicted potential disaster losses in lives, health, livelihood, assets, and services over a specified future time.
Disaster risk assessment: Methodology for determining risk nature and extent by evaluating potential hazards and vulnerability conditions that could harm people, property, services, livelihood, and the environment.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

The working formula for Disaster Risk Assessment (DRA) serves as a basis for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

Components of the Disaster Risk Formula

Exposure (E): The number of people, property, systems, or elements present in hazard zones that are subject to potential losses.
Coping Capacity (C): The ability of people, organizations, and systems to face and manage adverse conditions, emergencies, or disasters utilizing available skills and resources.
Hazard (H): Defined previously.
Vulnerability (V): The quality or state of being exposed to a possibility of physical or emotional harm.

Nature and Effects of Disaster

Tropical cyclone (typhoon): Tropical depression, tropical storm, and typhoon.
Flood: Caused by excessive rainfall.
Storm surge: Caused by strong winds and low pressure of a typhoon.
Earthquake: Tectonic and volcanic.
Tsunami: Caused by earthquakes.
Volcanic eruption: Often associated with geological activities.
Landslide: Caused by rainfall or earthquakes.

Classification of Hazards

This section classifies hazards into categories (e.g., Geophysical, Hydrological, Climatological, Meteorological, Biological). Specific examples were listed, and the general categories are implied.

Ways to Deal with Risks

Ways to deal with risks are not explicitly presented in this document. This is a heading covering methods and strategies, to be inferred.

Essential Learning Purposes

Explain the meaning of disaster
Describe the effects of disasters in one's life.
Analyze disaster from multiple perspectives (geophysical, psychological, hydrological, climatological, meteorological, biological).
Appreciate the importance of knowing the risk factors underlying disasters.

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Test your knowledge on the concepts of hazards, disasters, and disaster preparedness. This quiz covers definitions, classifications, and practical applications of disaster risk reduction in daily life. Assess your understanding and improve your safety awareness.