DISASTER RISK REDUCTION WITH WT#4

Multiple Choice

What does DRR stand for?

• A. Disaster Rescue and Response

• B. Disaster Risk Reduction

• C. Development Recovery and Readiness

• D. Disaster Relief Readiness

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Disaster Risk Reduction involves reducing disaster risks through ______ efforts in analyzing and managing causal factors.

Multiple Choice

What does “DRR is everyone’s business” mean?

• A. DRR should be taught only to professionals

• B. Only the government handles DRR

• C. All individuals and sectors must participate

• D. Businesses profit from disasters

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a structural mitigation measure?

• A. Fire drills

• B. Evacuation plans

• C. Earthquake-proof buildings

• D. Risk communication posters

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Activities to avoid the adverse impact of hazards are called ______

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Helping individuals immediately after a disaster is part of ______ assistance.

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Measures taken to normalize the economy and society are called ______ recovery.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a pre-disaster activity in the DRR continuum?

• A. Recovery

• B. Immediate assistance

• C. Prevention

• D. Resettlement

Multiple Choice

What is the goal of all DRR efforts?

• A. Eliminate natural disasters

• B. Completely prevent all hazards

• C. Reduce disaster risk and its impact

• D. Delay emergency responses