Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is a sudden, calamitous event, bringing great damage, loss, destruction, and
devastation to life and property?
a. Disaster B.hazard C.phenomenon D.risk
2. A natural disaster can be a .
A. Phenomenon B.terrorism/Violence
C.technological/industrial issues D.complex humanitarian emergencies
3. All of the following are the effects of disasters EXCEPT
A.can destroy health infrastructure B.can cause an unexpecte number ofdeaths
C.have adverse effects on the environment D.can cause the ability of every specie to reprodU
4. It is also called as the Circum-Pacific belt, the zone of earthquakes surrounding
the Pacific Ocean where about 99% of the world’s earthquake occurs.
a. drought
b. ring of fire
c. subsidence
d. Bermuda Triangle
5. Which of the following is NOT an example of man-caused hazard?
a. mutiny
b. genocide
c. earthquake
d. bombs or explosions
6. It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm.
It is also the uncertain course of events in a country.
a. disaster
b. hazard
c. risk
d. phenomenon
7. Which of the following category is a man-made hazard?
a. storm surges
b. flooded coastal areas
c. Landslide on Mining sites
d. Oil Spills from shipping boat
8. Which of the following is NOT included in the phases of disaster?
a. recovery phase
b. planning phase
c. emergency phase
d. preparedness phase
9. A natural disaster where sea waves of local or distant origin that results from
large-scale seafloor displacements associated with large earthquakes, major submarine
slides, or exploring volcanic hazards is called
a. earthquake
b. flood
c. tsunami
d. typhoon
10. During the initial stage of a disaster, almost all surface means of transportation
within the community are disrupted by broken bridges, roads, and streets that are rendered
impassable by landslides or floods. The restricted mobility of vehicles makes rescue and
other emergency operations doubly difficult. What is this impact/ effect of disaster?
a. economic impact
b. social and political impact
c. damage to critical facilities
d. disruption of transportation
11. Which of the following variables will NOT determine the elements in
identifying disaster risk?
a. coping capacity
b. population explosion
c. vulnerability to a hazard
d. hazard (natural or man-made)
12. There are many impacts of Disaster, on what impact it will fall if a person is
suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome?
a. physical wellbeing impact
b. mental wellbeing impact
c. social wellbeing impact
d. none of the above
13. Erica is outside the building. Which action should she do when she feels the
ground is shaking?
a. Stay away from trees, powerlines, post and concrete structures.
b. Move away from steep slopes which may be affected by landslides.
c. If near the shore and feel and earthquake, especially if it’s too strong,
move quickly to higher grounds.
d. All of the above.
14. The potential disaster losses in lives, health statuses, livelihoods, assets, and
services, which could occur in a particular community or a society over some
specified future time period is called .
a. disaster risk
b. disaster mitigation
c. disaster prevention
d. disaster preparedness
15. Disaster has a great impact on which of the following aspect?
a. Bacteria
b. Human
c. Invention
d. Technology
