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A: true
People in disaster affected areas do not suffer from psychological trauma after experiencing a
devastating calamitous event.
A: false
A disaster has occurred because a hazard hit an area without people and their assets.
A: false
Elements at risk can also be categorized into tangible and intangible. The intangibles include social
cohesion, community structure, and cultural losses.
A: true
Physical risk factors can either lessen or aggravate one's vulnerability to hazards, for example the
level of strength of a building and the presence or absence of fire exits in the case of an earthquake.
A: true
Disaster risk reduction aims to reduce the damages and loss caused by hazards. One of the key risk
reduction measures is to reduce exposure to hazards.
A: true
Hazards have different adverse impacts on the elements at risk in an urban and rural setting.
A: true
The elements at risk are hazard-specific. Who and what can be damaged depends on the hazards
as well as the characteristics of the area.
A: true
The Philippines and its cities are not among countries and cities with significant population and
economic exposure to typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, storm surges, volcanoes, and landslides,
according to recent studies by risk analysis firm Verisk Maplecroft.
A: false
People living in poor developing countries have more vulnerabilities than those living in developed
countries.
A: true
Philippines is one of top three countries with regards to being at-risk to hit by hazards.
A: true
Gender and age are risk factors that make recovery more difficult.
A: true
The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 defines exposure as "the
degree to which the elements at risk are likely to experience hazard events of different magnitudes".
A: true
Aside from physical exposure, livelihoods and economic assets can be considered in measuring
exposure of the elements at risk.
A: true
The focus of the .... science perspective in analyzing disaster is what damage and loss it could
cause to physical aspects such as people and their properties and assets; public and private
buildings and infrastructures.
A: physical/natural
People l iving in .... are constantly endangered to tsunami, storm surges and sea level rise.
A:coastline/coastal areas
If you experience the signs of impending tsunami, the best action to take is
A: immediately leave the low-lying coastal areas and move to higher ground
A process where particles of loosely consolidated and water-saturated deposits of sand are
rearranged into more compact state, squeezing water and sediments towards the surface in the form
of sand fountain and creating a condition resembling to a "quick sand" is called
A: liquefaction
Landslides and liquefaction due to ground shaking brought about by an earthquake are considered
A: secondary effects
In interpreting earthquake hazard maps, the color code for high risk areas is
A: red
Ground rupture which is the surface expression of an earthquake choices magnitude 5.5-6.0 is
known as
A: primary effect of earthquakes
The deformation on the ground that marks the intersection of the fault plane with the earth's surface
is known as
A: ground rupture
A phenomenon which produce giant sea waves generated mostly by vertical displacement of the
ocean floor associated with a strong and shallow submarine earthquake is called
A: tsunami
Water supplies, electricity and transportation can be severely affected by strong typhoons with
strong winds.
A: true
_____________is a phenomenon, which produce giant sea waves generated mostly by vertical
displacement of the ocean floor associated with a strong and shallow submarine earthquake.
A: tsunami
Displacement and living in an evacuation center cause problems and hardships to population and
communities.
A: true
Exposure elements, exposed elements, or vulnerable elements are other terms used to refer to the
elements at risk.
A: true
Hazards have different adverse impacts on the elements at risk in an urban and rural setting.
A: true
Complex web of interlinked conditions which include physical, social, economic, environmental
factors.
A: vulnerability
Critical facilities and lifelines are more likely to be affected by a high magnitude hazard.
A: true
Develop a family ______ consisting of where to meet your family after an earthquake.
A: plan
After an earthquake check yourself and others for injuries: provide first aid for anyone who needs it:
and, turn on the _________ and listen for news.
A: radio
Houses that are built according to good design and construction principles have a better chance to
withstand the onslaught of a strong earthquake than those that are poorly constructed.
A: true
Who and what elements at risk can be damaged depends on the hazards and the characteristics of
the area or location.
A: true
__________condition is a factor, which make people and their property more vulnerable.
A: unsafe
The development efforts of a country is affected by a disaster because the money intended for
development may be diverted to more pressing relief efforts.
A: true
When a hazard strikes a vulnerable people, with very low capacity, living in an unsafe location,
disaster may occur and recovery may take more time.
A: true
Some ______________tools for capacity and vulnerability assessment include resources mapping:
community watching: transect walk: livelihood and coping analysis.
A: Participatory
_____________________refers to the deformation on the ground that marks the intersection of the
fault plane with the earth's surface.
A: ground rupture
While other elements at risk can be affected by hazards, people are not because they can escape.
A: false
Don't use __________ during an earthquake, as they'll probably get stuck anyway.
A: elevators
The concept which explains why given a level of exposure to the hazard, some people or sectors in
the community or society are more at risk or less at risk.
A: vulnerability
Exposure is the degree to which the elements at risk are likely to experience hazard events of
different magnitudes.
A: true
Gender and very young and very old age are considered risk factors.
A: true
A good attitude and mental health are factors in good decision making, particularly during
emergencies.
A: true
Fire is an example of a natural hazard.
A: false
Social cohesion, community structure, and cultural losses are some kinds of intangibles elements at
risk.
A: true
Examples of capacities.
A: a, b and d
Understanding of vulnerability and capacity can be best done through ... and ... .
A: vulnerability and capacity assessment
There is impending _________if there is severe ground shaking: if seawater recedes from the coast:
and, if there is a loud "roaring" sound similar to that of a train or jet aircraft.
A: tsunami
Typhoon Haiyan is an example of a hazard that became a disaster because of the extent of
damages it wrought in the Visayas Islands.
A: true
Ash fall rarely endangers human lives, but it can have devastating effects on the things that people
rely upon from day to day living.
A: false
Hazards can be classified according to origin, which could be from nature, from man's activity or a
combination of both.
A: true
Lava flows are streams of molten rock that pour or ooze from an erupting vent.
A: true
During volcanic eruption, check for injured and trapped persons near the slide, without entering the
direct slide area. Direct rescuers to their locations.
A: false
People living near volcanoes may not detect premonitory events before and eruption.
A: false
Increase in the frequency of volcanic quakes with rumbling sounds and occurrence of volcanic
tremors are signs of impending volcanic eruption.
A: true
Knowing the ways of protecting the school from ash fall, landslides and debris ?ows by consulting
your local disaster coordinating council must be done before a volcano erupts.
A: true
Hazard of high magnitude should always be welcome by children because there will be no class.
A: false
The legend in the map tells you what different colors and signs mean in the map. It works as a
decoder of the data presented in the map.
A: true
Both ash fall and pyroclastic flows can destroy agricultural lands.
A: true
During volcanic eruption, less priority if given for evacuation outside the area of ash shower to
pupils/students with breathing problems. They should be advised to cover their nose, preferably with
a wet piece of cloth.
A: false
The GPS coordinates are a unique identifier of a precise geographic location on the earth, usually
expressed in alphanumeric characters.
A: true
The earthquake that hit Bohol some years back cannot be an example of a disaster because the
extent of damages it wrought in the Bohol island is negligible.
A: false
During a volcanic eruption, follow the instructions that go with the warning. If there is a directive to
evacuate, do so immediately.
A: true
Closing windows and doors to reduce entry of ash if heavy ash fall is expected to hit the community
must be done during a volcanic eruption.
A: false
Ballistic projectiles are rocks that an erupting volcano may hurl into the air.
A: true
Do not "Dock, Cover and Hold " during an earthquake, just stand and wait for news.
A: false
In assessing disaster risk, the formula used is DR=HEV, where DR stand for Development
Research, H for Hazard, E for Exposure and V for Vulnerability.
A: false
Volcano hazard maps illustrate potential for ground-based volcanic impacts-lava flows, pyroclastic
flows, ash fall, volcanic gases, and more far-reaching hazards (such as lahars) in valleys that drain
the volcano.
A: true
Hazard maps are used to help understand the areas that may be affected by specific volcanic
eruption phenomena.
A: true
During and after an emergency, you should not think only of yourself, you should provide first aid for
anyone who needs it, if you are capable.
A: true
In interpreting a hazard map, look for the title, which is located at the bottom portion of the geological
map. It is important because it tells you right away what kind of hazard map it represents or the area
where the map is based.
A: false
Elements at risk, particularly people can be affected by hazards, but they can manage even without
disaster preparedness.
A: false
Volcanic ash does not consist of fragments of pulverized rock, minerals, and volcanic glass created
during volcanic eruptions and measuring less than 2 mm in diameter.
A: false
The three things that should be done before an earthquake.
A: Learn first aid; Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity in your home; Make up a plan
of where to meet your family after an earthquake
Pyroclastic flows contain a high-density mix of hot lava blocks, pumice, ash and volcanic gas.
A: true
Water supplies, electricity and transportation are not always protected and therefore can be affected
by strong typhoons with strong winds.
A: true
Hazard Maps show the places in the country which are at risk to the following:
A: earthquake;tsunami Or, landslides
In assessing disaster risk, the framework used is DR=HEV, where DR stand for disaster risk, H for
Hazard, E for Exposure and V for Vulnerability.
A:
In assessing risk, the framework used is R=HEV, where R stand for risk, H for Health, E for
Evacuation and V for Vulnerability.
A: Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment
Typhoon Haiyan cannot be an example of a disaster because the extent of damages it wrought in
the Visayas Islands is negligible.
A: false
In interpreting earthquake hazard maps, the color code for no risk areas is:
A: white
On November 8, 2013, Super Typhoon ______ cut a devastating path across the Central Philippines
(Visayas).
A: Haiyan(or Yolanda)
_____is a very important tool. It shows what places in the country, which are at risk to earthquakes.
A: map
If you experience the signs of impending tsunami, the best action to take is:
A: immediately leave the low-lying coastal areas and move to higher ground
Be careful around broken glass and debris. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your
feet.
A: true
A disaster will surely not occur when a hazard hit an area with vulnerable people and assets.
A: false
Communities with many vulnerabilities and low capacities are susceptible to experience
__________.
A: disasters
People living in rich developed countries have more vulnerabilities than those living in poor
developing countries.
A: false
For locally-generated tsunamis, where you might feel the ground shake, you may only have a few
minutes to move to higher ground.
A: true
In assessing disaster risk, the framework used is DR=HEV, where DR stand for disaster risk, H for
Hazard, E for Exposure and V for Vulnerability.
A: true
Elements at risk, particularly people can be affected by hazards, thus disaster preparedness is
important.
A: true
When water lines are broken, so there is no _____ to extinguish the fire.
A: water
Examples of capacities.
A: all of the choices
Physical risk factors can either lessen or aggravate one's vulnerability to hazards, for example the
level of strength of an office and the presence or absence of emergency exits in the case of an
earthquake.|
A: true
People live within or close to volcano danger zones, are to be affected by _____ flow and ash fall.
A: (lava)
Livelihoods and economic assets can be considered in measuring exposure of the elements at risk.
A: true
Hazards always have similar adverse impacts on the elements at risk in an urban and rural setting.
A: false
The intangibles elements at risk include social cohesion, community structure, and cultural losses.
A: true
Landslides and liquefaction due to ground shaking brought about by an earthquake are considered:
A: secondary effects;
Hazard Maps show the places in the country which are at risk to
A: all of the choices
__________ earthquakes are those induced by rising lava or magma beneath an active volcano.
A: volcanic
People living in the __________ slopes are defenseless in the face of landslides.
A: mountain
A phenomenon which produce giant sea waves generated mostly by vertical displacement of the
ocean floor associated with a strong and shallow submarine earthquake is called:
A: tsunami
Responsible people should check water, gas, and electric lines for damage.
A: true
The focus of the natural science perspective in analyzing disaster is what _______and loss it could
cause to physical aspects such as people and their properties and assets: public and private
buildings and infrastructures.
A: damage
Typhoon Haiyan cannot be an example of a disaster because the extent of damages it wrought in
the Visayas Islands is negligible.
A: false
During and after an emergency, if you're at school or work, _______ the emergency plan or the
instructions of the person in charge.
A: follow