Hazards and Disasters Quiz

When hazardous phenomena occur and cause devastation to life, properties, as well as functions of society, it becomes a ______________.

• Hazard

• Disaster

• Risk

• Vulnerability

During a volcanic eruption, volcanic gases and ash threaten properties and living organisms around its vicinity. Volcanic gases and ash are considered __________.

• Hazard

• Disaster

• Risk

• Vulnerability

Due to heavy rainfall, landslides become more frequent in elevated areas constantly deforested. Since it threatens life and properties, it is considered a _______ hazard.

• Natural

• Anthropogenic

• Socio-Natural

• Inherent

What type of hazard can be generally anticipated but cannot be prevented?

• Natural

• Anthropogenic

• Socio-Natural

• Inherent

What type of hazards is attributed mostly to human causes or man-made activities?

• Natural

• Anthropogenic

• Socio-Natural

• Inherent

Under hazard analysis, which tool provides insight into the existence of hazards in the community and the risk levels they pose?

• Community hazard awareness

• Disaster History Construction

• Hazard and vulnerability mapping

• Factor Analysis

When conducting factor analysis, which factor is utilized in understanding the characteristics of the hazard in terms of the preparation time allowed upon detection before it occurs?

• Speed of onset

• Probability

• Manageability

• Forewarning

Armed conflict which often lead to mass destruction and numerous casualties is a man-made hazard classified under _____________.

• Environmental

• Industrial

• Socio-economic

• Political

What is the term used to describe the potential or possibility to cause harm in  Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction?

• Hazard

• Disaster

• Risk

• Vulnerability

This refer to limitations and conditions that increases the  susceptibility of a community.

• Hazard

• Disaster

• Risk

• Vulnerability