Natural Disasters and Mitigation Measures Quiz

What is a disaster?

• An occurrence of a hazard causing destruction

• A natural phenomenon that cannot be controlled

• A type of earthquake

• A method of risk governance

Which of the following is NOT a cause of earthquakes?

• Plate movement

• Heavy rainfall

• Faulting and folding

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the focus of an earthquake?

• The point on the earth's surface above the focus

• The depth of seismic waves

• The area affected by the earthquake

• The point of origin of an earthquake

What should you do if you are indoors during an earthquake?

• Stand in a doorway

• Duck, cover, and hold under a sturdy table

• Exit the building immediately

• Run outside to an open area

What is a landslide?

• A type of fire caused by natural phenomena

• An earthquake that causes ground shaking

• A sudden flood caused by heavy rainfall

• The mass movement of a portion of the Earth's surface

Which of the following is a measure to mitigate landslides?

• Public education and awareness

• Increasing vegetation in urban areas

• Building more roads

• Ignoring unstable land use

What is the primary cause of forest fires?

• Landslides

• Flooding

• Earthquakes

• Natural phenomena like lightning

What does GLOF stand for?

• Glacial Lake Outburst Flood

• Glacial Loss of Flood

• Global Land Over Flood

• Geological Lake Overflow Flood

What is one of the three E's in fire prevention strategies?

• Education

• Evacuation

• Emergency

• Environment

What is a key component of the disaster management cycle?

• Destruction

• Neglect

• Mitigation

• Isolation