Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Quiz

What does Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) primarily aim to protect?

• Economic growth

• Political stability

• Cultural heritage

• Lives, properties, and the environment

Which of the following is NOT a component of DRRM?

• Investment

• Response

• Preparedness

• Mitigation

What type of disaster includes industrial accidents and terrorism?

• Geological disasters

• Natural disasters

• Hydrometeorological disasters

• Man-made disasters

Which of the following is a mitigation strategy in DRRM?

• Emergency drills

• Evacuation plans

• Enforcing building codes

• Medical assistance

What is a key preparedness measure for earthquakes?

• Psychological support programs

• Flood control systems

• Earthquake drills

• Fire drills

Which of the following is a type of volcanic hazard?

• Landslides

• Droughts

• Tsunamis

• Lava flows

What causes landslides?

• Heavy rainfall

• Nuclear accidents

• Tectonic plate movements

• Volcanic eruptions

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

• Nuclear accidents

• Industrial accidents

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

What is a common response action during a disaster?

• Search and rescue

• Creating disaster supply kits

• Building codes enforcement

• Reforestation

What is the purpose of early warning systems in DRRM?

• To assess environmental impact

• To enforce safety regulations

• To alert communities of impending disasters

• To monitor economic growth