Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Quiz

Which of the following factors can increase a community's vulnerability to disasters?

• Strong emergency response plans

• High poverty levels and lack of resources

• Well-constructed infrastructure

• Access to education and training

Which of the following is an economic impact of a disaster?

• Displacement of families

• Damage to infrastructure and loss of businesses

• Psychological trauma in survivors

• Loss of biodiversity

What is a key factor that can enhance a community's resilience to disasters?

• Strong community networks

• Lack of emergency drills

• Poor communication systems

• High levels of unemployment

Which of the following is an example of a geological hazard?

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Epidemic

• Forest fire

Statement A: A disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts that exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to scope using its resources. Statement B: Disaster may also be viewed as the struggles and challenges they face in getting their lives back to normal.

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

• Statement A is true; Statement B is false

• Statement A is false; Statement B is true

Statement A: Natural Events are associated with large-scale destructive events such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Statement B: A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event, usually catching residents unprepared.

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

• Statement A is true; Statement B is false

• Statement A is false; Statement B is true

A coastal town is frequently hit by typhoons. What would be the best way to analyze the town's vulnerability?

• Study the frequency of typhoons in the region

• Assess the town's early warning system and evacuation plans

• Analyze the economic damage caused by previous typhoons

• Look at other towns that have suffered similar hazards

After a volcanic eruption, a nearby town is buried under ash. However, poor urban planning had allowed homes to be built too close to the volcano. What is the main vulnerability that worsened the disaster?

• The town lacked access to emergency services

• The eruption was more intense than expected

• Homes were constructed in high-risk areas near the volcano

• The town experienced a simultaneous earthquake

A city faces a major flood, causing businesses to shut down for months. How would this affect the community from an economic perspective?

• It will cause a loss of income, jobs, and increase in poverty for many families

• It will only affect individuals who lost their homes

• The flood will have no impact on the local economy

• The city will recover quickly because businesses can relocate

Statement A: Disaster risk is expressed as a function of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability. Statement B: If there is a hazard, then the risk is null.

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

• Statement A is true; Statement B is false

• Statement A is false; Statement B is true