Natural Hazards and Social Phenomenon Quiz
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What is the main purpose of R.A. 10121, also known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010?

  • To focus on environmental degradation
  • To create disaster councils at the national level
  • To strengthen the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management system (correct)
  • To provide training for private sector employees
  • Which level of government in the Philippines is responsible for creating disaster councils according to the text?

  • National
  • Regional
  • Municipal (correct)
  • Provincial
  • What is the definition of a 'hazard' based on the text?

  • Potential conditions that increase vulnerability
  • Environmental factors that reduce risks
  • Damaging physical events or human activities that may cause harm (correct)
  • Strengthening a community's resources
  • What are vulnerability factors influenced by?

    <p>Physical, social, economic, and environmental factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a capacity that can help limit the impact of hazards?

    <p>Susceptibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'disaster' based on the text?

    <p>A major disruption that exceeds community coping abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between human-planned hazards and other types of hazards?

    <p>Human-planned hazards involve intentional actions driven by political or personal interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hazard and vulnerability mapping?

    <p>To determine potential hazards and areas vulnerable to specific hazards in a community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is an example of a high-risk recreation mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rock climbing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of factor analysis in the context of hazards?

    <p>Describing the characteristics of hazards based on conflicts between different groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes technology-related hazards?

    <p>They involve accidents or misuse of technological equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes terrorism from other human-planned hazards?

    <p>Terrorism involves violence aimed at achieving political goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Hydrometeorological Hazards?

    <p>Natural causes like weather and water-related events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to disasters being considered a social phenomenon?

    <p>Human activities such as deforestation and mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Biological Hazards?

    <p>Related to biological substances and microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for Disaster Risk Reduction and Readiness (DRRR) implementation?

    <p>National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic of Human-Induced Hazards?

    <p>Arise from accidents or carelessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In hazard analysis, what is the definition of a hazard?

    <p>Physical events, phenomena, or human activities that may cause harm or damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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