Review Activity #6

Which of the following activities reduces exposure?

• Training people on how to prepare for a disaster

• Implementing zoning restrictions to hazardous areas

• Using modern devices to track the movement of a cyclone

• Recording of tremors to determine the strength of an earthquake

Which of the following activities reduces vulnerability?

• Training people on how to prepare for a disaster

• Implementing zoning restrictions to hazardous areas

• Using modern devices to track the movement of a cyclone

• Recording of tremors to determine the strength of an earthquake

Which of the following is a primary effect of a particular hazard?

• Collapsed structure due to earthquake

• The emergence of fire in the collapsed edifices

• Broken water pipes in residences after tremors

• Relocation of residents after an earthquake

Which of the following is a tertiary effect of a particular hazard?

• Collapsed structure due to earthquake

• The emergence of fire in the collapsed edifices

• Broken water pipes in residences after tremors

• Relocation of residents after an earthquake

Our global sea level has been steadily increasing every year. What is its impact?

• increased number of weather disturbances  

• formation of violent cyclones

• formation of destructive storm surges

• development of greater tsunamis

To reduce disaster risk, which of the following can be done?

• Mitigation         

• Preparedness

• Recovery

• Response

Why is the disaster risk index of the Philippines high?

• Mitigation is not widely addressed.

• The allocated budget is not enough.

• People are not trained to prepare for disasters.

• The country is exposed to a lot of natural hazards.

Why is it important to follow the levels of response in the event of a disaster?

• To empower the community

• To increase awareness on disaster response

• To know when to deploy the rescue team

• To ensure continuity in the response phase