DRR QUIZ

What is the main goal of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)?

• To completely eliminate disasters

• To identify, assess, and reduce disaster risks

• To respond only after disasters occur

• To rebuild communities exactly as they were before

Which of the following is an example of mitigation in disaster risk reduction?

• Evacuating people before a typhoon

• Building earthquake-resistant structures

• Conducting fire drills in schools

• Sending rescue teams after an earthquake

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is everyone’s responsibility. Who is the front line of disaster risk management?

• The government

• The military

• The community

• International organizations

What is the difference between preparedness and prevention?

• Preparedness happens before a disaster, prevention happens after

• Preparedness reduces the impact, prevention aims to avoid it entirely

• Prevention is about having response teams, while preparedness is about rebuilding

• There is no difference

Which of the following is an example of response and recovery?

• Conducting an emergency drill

• Strengthening flood barriers

• Distributing relief goods after a typhoon

• Planting trees to prevent landslides

Why is waste management important in Disaster Risk Reduction?

• It reduces flooding caused by clogged drainage systems

• It helps provide food for emergency responders

• It prevents landslides in earthquake-prone areas

• It increases disaster risks

Disaster Risk Reduction is only the responsibility of the government, not individuals.

• True

• False

Preparedness includes actions like having an early warning system and conducting disaster drills.

• True

• False

A city that neglects proper waste disposal may experience worse flooding due to clogged drainage.

• True

• False

Building houses near a fault line without considering safety measures is an example of a well-prepared disaster risk reduction strategy.

• True

• False