PLACIDO T.

AMO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DISASTER
READINESS
AND RISK
REDUCTION
Learning Activity Sheet
Quarter 3
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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
Week 1 Day 1
LESSON 1: MEANING OF DISASTER

A. Background Information for Learners

This module will let you grasp the idea of what a disaster is. Specifically, you will be
able to accomplish the following:
a. define disaster;
b. identify factors that contribute to disaster; and
c. explain when a disaster might happen.

B. Learning Competency with code

Explain the meaning of disaster. DRR11/12-Ia-b-1

C. Directions/ Instructions
After going through with this unit, you are expected to:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
3. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
4. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
5. Always aim to get at least 80% of the total number of given items.
6. If you have any questions, contact, or see your teacher through messenger or
text

D. Exercises / Activities

D1. Introduction

Activity 1
Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer that best describe the idea.

_____1. A process, phenomenon or human activity that may cause loss of life, injury
or other health impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption or
environmental degradation is called:

A. Disaster B. Emergency C. Hazard `D. Vulnerability

_____2. A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a widespread

human, material, economic or environmental losses is called

A. Disaster B. Vulnerability C. Resiliency `D. Hazard

_____3. People are more likely to fear hazards that are:

A. Controllable B. Equitable C. Not easily reduced D. Observable

_____4. Thunderstorms, coastal storm surges, tropical cyclones and heat waves are

A. Technological hazards C. Hydrometeorological hazards

B. Astronomical hazards D. Geological hazards

_____5. The following are common long term impacts of natural hazards EXCEPT
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 A. Destruction of vital infrastructure like roads and bridges
B. Disconnection of communication lines
C. Widespread loss of housing
D. Permanent disability

D2. Development

Disaster a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society

causing widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses, which
exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope, using its own
resources. Any occurrence that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of
human life, deterioration of health and health services, on a scale sufficient to
warrant an extraordinary response from outside the affected community or area.
An event, either man-made or natural, sudden or progressive, causing widespread
human, material or environmental losses.

Hazard is a situation or an occurrence with capacity to bring damages to

lives, properties and the environment. A potentially damaging physical event,
phenomenon or human activity that may cause the loss of life or injury, property
damage, social and economic or environmental degradation. Can include latent
conditions that may represent future threats and can have different origins: natural
(geological, hydrometeorological and biological) or induced by human processes
(environmental degradation and technological hazards).

Biological hazards, also known as biohazards, refer to biological substances

that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, primarily that of humans. This
can include medical waste or samples of a microorganism, viruses, or toxins (from a
biological source) that can affect human health.

A geologic hazard is an extreme natural events in the crust of the earth that
pose a threat to life and property, for example, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
tsunamis (tidal waves) and landslides.

Hydrometeorological hazard: Process or phenomenon of atmospheric,

hydrologica) or oceanographic nature that may cause loss of life, injury or other
health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and
economic disruption, or environmental damage.

Man-Made Hazards are events that are caused by humans and occur in or
close to human settlements. The events leading up to a man-made hazard may be
the result of deliberate or negligent human actions, but their impact can be equally
as devastating.

D3. Engagement

Activity 2: ARE YOU AFFECTED? KNOCK ON WOOD!

Directions: Read the list of concept/situation below. Describe briefly each situation,
identify who could be affected in the situation and then answer the questions that
follow.

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 Situations/Phenomena Short Description Who could be affected?

Ground shaking
Tornado
Landslide
Flood
Indoor Fire
Lava flow
Industrial pollution
Typhoon
Forest fire
Liquefaction
Storm surge
Tsunami
Extreme Rain Fall

Question 1: In general, how would you describe the situations/phenomena given

in the list? Suggest a word that best describe all the given phenomena above.

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Question 2: How would you describe a society if we presume that the experienced
1 or 2 phenomena given above?

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Activity 3: WHICH IS WHICH?

Direction: Based on the list of phenomena/situations in activity 1, classify them

according to the following table format. Write the phenomena according to
appropriate column in the table.

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 D4 Assimilation

Activity 4
Directions: Analyze the figure below and answer the question that follows.

Critical Thinking

Explain what you understand about the figure above.

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Care and Concern for others:

How would you lessen the impact of a disaster?

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If in your community there was a disaster, how could you offer help to others?
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Reference:

Commission on Higher Education. Teaching Guide for Disaster Readiness and Risk
Reduction. 2016;(June).

Chan, Joefrey R. MTII. Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction “Knock on Wood”.
Department of Education, Division of Manila. Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest
Park Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila. 2020

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION
Week 1 day 2
LESSON 2: MEANING OF DISASTER

A. Background Information for Learners

This module will let you grasp the idea of the difference among risk factors
underlying disasters. Specifically, you will be able to accomplish the following:
a. define risk;
b. identify and describe risk factors underlying disasters; and
c. differentiate risk factors underlying disasters.

B. Learning Competency with code

Differentiate the risk factors underlying disasters. DRR11/12-Ia-b-2

C. Directions/ Instructions
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you
while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy
the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

D. Exercises / Activities

D1. Introduction

Activity 1
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer that best describe the idea.

___1. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor underlying disaster?

A. Vulnerability B. Hazard C. Environment D. Exposure

___2. Which is NOT a risk driver?

A. Poverty and inequality C. Properly planned urban development
B. Environmental degradation D. Weak governance

___3. The variables that amplify the effects of hazards, affecting the degree or
scope of a disaster is called
A. Exposure B. Elements at risk C. Risk drivers D. Vulnerability

___4. Which of the following affects the probability that a risk mitigation option will
be implemented?
A. Political and public support C. Long and short-term benefits
B. Financial cost D. All of the choices

___5. Which of the following typically leads to increased risk for a for a population?
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 A. Urbanization B. Coastal migration C. Both A and B D. neither A nor B

D2. Development

Experiencing disaster in a community cause by hazards whether natural or man-

made is the last thing we could imagine that would happen. It is necessary that people in
community must be aware on how to be prepared or at least knowledgeable enough
about risk factors underlying disaster. This could probably help them understand how to
act on lessening the impact of disaster.
Disaster is influenced by risk factors. What do you think are these risk factors
underlying the disasters? You would probably think that natural hazards are inevitable, so
what are we supposed to know to address the phenomena with confidence to cope with
the disaster it brings? There are several factors to consider as an influencer of disaster. For
instance, a hazard could only bring more disaster to some pre-existing conditions and some
hazards had no or little effect. For example, look at the two figures. Which do you think is
more prone to disaster?

Are you getting the clue now on what could be the risk factors underlying disasters?
Could you identify some more? The next activities will let you identify and describe other
risk factors underlying disasters. Be ready also to differentiate these factors! Good luck!

• Risk – the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss)
will happen (Merriam-Webster).
• Disaster – a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society
involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts,
which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own
resources.
• Hazard – a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that
may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods
and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
• Vulnerability – it is the tendency to become incapable of resisting hazard or the
inability to respond after a disaster.
• Exposure – is the tendency of losing property, people, systems and other elements
in the society due their presence within the hazard zones.
• Nature of Risk = Exposure x Vulnerability
Coping capacity

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D3. Engagement

Activity 2: HOUSE OF DISASTER

Directions: Observe the diagram below, write down the effects of hazard, and
answer the questions that follow.

Activity 3 UNGUARDED MOMENTS

Directions: Examine the figure below. Based on the given concepts, write a possible
weakness that could make the situation unprotected from hazards.

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D4. Assimilation

Activity 4
Directions: Answer the following exercises.

1. Provide examples of the risk factors underlying disasters using the following figure.

Critical Thinking
2. Explain the difference of risk factors underlying disasters based on your examples
above.

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Care and Concern for others:

Would you think building residential houses like in the area near Taal Volcano
appropriate? Why?
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Think of an expose property of yours as a family that is risky towards disaster and
then write down how you could help lessening the risk.
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Reference:

Commission on Higher Education. Teaching Guide for Disaster Readiness and Risk
Reduction. 2016;(June).

Chan, Joefrey R. MTII. Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction “Knock on Wood”.
Department of Education, Division of Manila. Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest
Park Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila. 2020

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