Quiz on the Basic concept of disaster.pptx

A disaster is a serious disruption to a community that causes widespread harm and loss. Disasters can be caused by natural, human-made, or technological hazards.
Basic concepts of disaster

Hazard: A potential for harm, such as a natural event or human activity
Vulnerability: A community's susceptibility to a hazard
Exposure: A community's proximity to a hazard
Capacity: A community's ability to cope with a disaster

Disaster impacts

Human: Loss of life, injury, mental health issues
Material: Damage to buildings, infrastructure, and property
Economic: Damage to the economy, loss of livelihoods
Environmental: Damage to the environment, such as pollution or desertification

Disaster prevention

Prepare: Help communities prepare for disasters
Reduce risk: Reduce the risk of disasters through policies and strategies
Build resilience: Build resilience in communities to help them cope with disasters

Examples of disasters
Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Tsunamis, Floods, Drought, Landslides, and Pandemics.

1. Quiz

2. 1. What is a disaster? A) A sudden, calamitous event causing great harm B) A minor inconvenience C) A regular natural occurrence D) An event without human impact

3. 2 . What region is the Philippines located in that makes it prone to disasters? A) Atlantic Circle B) Ring of Fire C) Tornado Alley D) Earthquake Belt

4. 3 . Which of the following is a natural disaster? A) Terrorism B) Industrial explosion C) Earthquake D) Chemical spill

5. 4 . What is a hazard? A) An event that has already caused damage B) A potential source of harm C) A planned human activity D) A natural occurrence without risk

6. 5 . What distinguishes a hazard from a disaster? A) A disaster involves human impact B) Hazards are man-made C) Disasters occur only in urban areas D) Hazards are less dangerous

7. 6 . What type of disaster is a volcanic eruption? A) Man-made disaster B) Natural disaster C) Industrial disaster D) Complex emergency

8. 7 . Which of these is an example of a man-made disaster? A) Tsunami B) Typhoon C) Bomb explosion D) Hurricane

9. 8 . What is the main cause of health risks after flooding? A) Broken infrastructure B) Stagnant water breeding bacteria C) Loss of power D) Population displacement

10. 9 . What is the Ring of Fire known for? A) High tornado activity B) Frequent earthquakes and volcanoes C) Large hurricanes D) Extreme temperatures

11. 10. Which of the following is NOT a human-made hazard? A) Chemical leak B) Earthquake C) Industrial explosion D) Terrorism

12. 11. What is a common emotional impact of disasters? A) Joy B) PTSD C) Relief D) Indifference

13. 12. What can help reduce the impact of disasters? A) Ignoring hazards B) Practicing preparedness C) Avoiding disaster-prone areas D) Waiting for government aid

14. 13. Which of these is a step in disaster preparedness? A) Checking for hazards at home B) Waiting for evacuation orders C) Ignoring minor warnings D) Leaving the area permanently

15. 14. What is the primary impact of food scarcity after disasters? A) Increase in exports B) Malnutrition C) Decrease in agricultural activity D) Growth in local markets

16. 15. What is the primary cause of population displacement during disasters? A) Lack of communication B) Destruction of homes C) Government policies D) Lack of food

17. 16. What is a characteristic of rapid-onset disasters? A) They develop slowly over time B) They include events like droughts C) They occur suddenly and cause immediate impact D) They are easier to predict

18. 17. Which of these is a progressive-onset disaster? A) Earthquake B) Drought C) Typhoon D) Volcanic eruption

19. 18. What is the term for the potential damage caused by a hazard? A) Hazard assessment B) Disaster risk C) Environmental impact D) Vulnerability

20. 19. What can be a secondary effect of disasters like floods? A) Increased rainfall B) Economic growth C) Waterborne diseases D) Industrial development

21. 20 . Which of the following best defines vulnerability in disaster risk? A) The potential of a hazard to cause damage B) The ability of a community to recover quickly C) The degree to which a community is affected by a hazard D) The predictability of natural events

22. 21 . What is an example of a technological disaster? A) Hurricane B) Power outage C) Earthquake D) Tornado

23. 22 . What is the term for large-scale human displacement due to disasters? A) Migration B) Evacuation C) Population displacement D) Refugee crisis

24. 23 . What is the purpose of disaster preparedness kits? A) To store important documents B) To educate people about disasters C) To provide essential supplies during emergencies D) To track disaster trends

25. 24 . What does the term "disaster risk" include? A) The history of previous disasters in an area B) The combination of hazard, vulnerability, and coping capacity C) The number of people affected by past disasters D) The ability of governments to provide aid

26. 25 . What is a primary impact of disasters on children? A) Increased resilience B) Post-traumatic stress C) Improved education D) Higher immunity