30 Questions
Which type of vulnerability is determined by factors such as population density levels and materials used for critical infrastructure?
Physical Vulnerability
Why are wooden homes less likely to collapse in an earthquake but more vulnerable to fire?
They are flammable
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the vulnerability of households that depend on agriculture?
Climate change
What does structural vulnerability depend on, in addition to location and built environment?
Elevation
Which type of vulnerability is linked to socioeconomic and demographic factors that affect community resilience?
Social Vulnerability
What is a major contributor to vulnerability?
Poverty
What are examples of natural disasters mentioned in the text?
Earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires
Which phase of disaster management focuses on saving lives and protecting community assets?
Response
What is the main objective of the mitigation phase in disaster management?
Reducing the impact of disasters
Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster mentioned in the text?
Cyber-attacks
What is the focus of the recovery phase in disaster management?
Restoring the organization
In disaster management, what does the preparedness phase involve?
Analyzing disaster risks and establishing early warning systems
What type of volcano is Mount Matutum?
Stratovolcano
What is the highest point in the province of South Cotabato in the Philippines?
Mount Matutum
Which of the following factors is NOT considered in the definition of Disaster Risk?
Resilience
What is the key difference between a Geophysical disaster and a Climatological disaster?
Origin
What is the most dangerous type of hazard near a volcano described in the text?
Pyroclastic density currents
What defines a disaster in technical terms?
Exceeding coping ability
Which Hawaiian volcano is known as the world's most active volcanic mass?
Mount Kilauea
Which of the following is an example of a Climatological disaster as mentioned in the text?
Drought
How many significant eruptions have occurred in the Philippines over the past 400 years?
44
What is the main island near the Babuyan group of islands?
Luzon
What distinguishes a Manmade disaster from other types of disasters?
Involving human intent or negligence
Why is it important to assess capacity in the context of disaster risk?
To evaluate the system's ability to cope
What does exposure refer to in relation to natural hazards?
The elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event
What is a hazard?
A dangerous phenomenon, ingredient, human activity or state
What is the focus of an all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness planning?
Critical capacities and capabilities for a full spectrum of emergencies
Why is it important to understand hazard recognition and risk tolerance?
To evaluate risks and prevent potential accidents from occurring
What are natural hazards defined as?
Environmental phenomena that have the potential to impact societies and the human environment
What should not be confused with natural hazards?
Man-made hazards
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