Podcast
Questions and Answers
Zika virus is classified as a geological disaster.
Zika virus is classified as a geological disaster.
False
Tornadoes are considered hydrometeorological disasters.
Tornadoes are considered hydrometeorological disasters.
True
Nuclear weapons are an example of environmental degradation.
Nuclear weapons are an example of environmental degradation.
False
The eruption of Taal volcano in 2020 led to severe ashfall in nearby provinces.
The eruption of Taal volcano in 2020 led to severe ashfall in nearby provinces.
Signup and view all the answers
Avalanches are considered biological disasters.
Avalanches are considered biological disasters.
Signup and view all the answers
Typhoon Bopha struck Mindanao in 2012, causing over a million deaths.
Typhoon Bopha struck Mindanao in 2012, causing over a million deaths.
Signup and view all the answers
In 2013, super typhoon Haiyan hit four regions and 44 provinces in the Philippines.
In 2013, super typhoon Haiyan hit four regions and 44 provinces in the Philippines.
Signup and view all the answers
The Covid-19 pandemic has made it easier for communities to rehabilitate and bounce back from natural disasters.
The Covid-19 pandemic has made it easier for communities to rehabilitate and bounce back from natural disasters.
Signup and view all the answers
In 2011, there were 18 floods and landslides that resulted in 11.7 million victims in the Philippines.
In 2011, there were 18 floods and landslides that resulted in 11.7 million victims in the Philippines.
Signup and view all the answers
CDRC's Deputy Executive Director attributed the Philippines' ranking to Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) which caused massive destruction in 2018.
CDRC's Deputy Executive Director attributed the Philippines' ranking to Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) which caused massive destruction in 2018.
Signup and view all the answers
