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Module 1: Basic Concept of Disaster and Disaster Risk Flashcards

1
Q

What is this inherently unexpected and happening that comes quickly without any warning?

A

disaster

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2
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A natural disaster is a(n) _____ event.

A

unexpected

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3
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It is also called the Circum-Pacific Belt, the zone of earthquakes surrounding the Pacific Ocean where about 99% of the world’s earthquake occurs.

A

ring of fire

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4
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All of the following show effect of disasters EXCEPT__________.

a. displacement of populations
b. damage to the ecological environment
c. destruction of a population’s homeland
d. sustained public attention during the recovery phase

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d. sustained public attention during the recovery phase

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5
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Which of the following is an example of a man-caused disaster?

a. storm surges
b. flooded coastal areas
c. landslide on mining sites
d. oil spills from shipping boat

A

d. oil spills from shipping boat

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6
Q

Which of the following is an example of natural hazards?

a. factories
b. fault lines
c. mining sites
a. chemical plants

A

b. fault lines

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7
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Which of the following is NOT a type of natural hazard that causes
disaster?
a. tornado
b. typhoon
c. earthquake
d. car accident
A

d. car accident

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8
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It is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm.

A

hazard

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9
Q

Which of the following category is NOT part of a man-made hazard?

a. terrorism/violence
b. technological/industrial
c. complex humanitarian emergencies
d. preventive and precautionary measures

A

d. preventive and precautionary measures

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10
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Which of the following is useful to better establish priorities and response activities and systematize previous experiences?

A

phases of disaster

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11
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It involves identifying and mapping the elements at risk and assessing people, animals, and plants that may be affected?

A

risk assessment

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12
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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

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13
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Disaster has a great impact on __________________.

A

humanity

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14
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Which of the following is a product of the massive damages to life and property caused by a hazard due to the vulnerability within a community?

A

disaster

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15
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Disaster risk can be determined by the presence of the following elements of Disaster EXCEPT for _______.

A

phenomenon

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16
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“An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, Providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating Funds, Therefore and Other Purposes”

A

RA 10121

17
Q

When did they pass the law?

A

May 27, 2010

18
Q

A natural phenomenon is caused by natural forces,
such as earthquakes, typhoon, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, fires, tornados, and extreme temperatures.

They can be classified as rapid onset disasters and those with progressive onset, such as droughts that lead to famine. These events, usually sudden, can have tremendous effects.

A

Natural Disasters

19
Q

Hazard is divided into two:

A

Natural Hazard

Human-made Hazard

20
Q

Disasters caused by man are those in which major direct causes are identifiable intentional or non-intentional human actions.

A

Human-made Hazard

21
Q

Unregulated industrialization and inadequate safety standards increase the risk for _______.

EXAMPLE: leaks of hazardous materials; accidental explosions; a bridge or road collapses, or vehicle collisions; Power cuts

A

Technological/industrial disasters

22
Q

The threat of ______ has also increased due to
the spread of technologies involving nuclear, biological, and chemical agents used to develop weapons of mass destruction.

EXAMPLE: bombs or explosions; release of chemical materials; release of biological agents; release of radioactive agents; multiple or massive shootings; mutinies

A

Terrorism/Violence

23
Q

The term ______ is usually used to describe the ______ resulting from an international or civil war. In such situations, large numbers of people are displaced from their homes due to the lack of personal safety and the disruption of basic infrastructure including food distribution, water,
electricity, and sanitation, or communities are left stranded and isolated in their own homes unable to access assistance.

EXAMPLE: conflicts or wars and Genocide the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation

A

Complex humanitarian emergencies

24
Q

“The combination of the probability of an event and its
negative consequences” (UNISDR, 2009).

The degree to which humans cannot cope (lack of capacity) with a situation (e.g. natural hazard).

A

Risk

25
Q

The product of the possible damage caused by a hazard due to the vulnerability within a community.

A

Disaster Risk

26
Q

Three variables that determine the presence of disaster risk

A
  • hazards (natural or anthropogenic)
  • vulnerability to a hazard
  • coping capacity (linked to the reduction, mitigation, and resilience to the vulnerability of a community.)
27
Q

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress.

A

Calamity

28
Q

Shaking of the earth is caused by waves moving on and below the earth’s surface.

A

Earthquake

29
Q

When lava and gas are discharged from a volcanic vent.

A

Volcanic Eruption

30
Q

Largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions.

A

Pacific Ocean

31
Q

Type of tropical cyclone, or severe tropical storm.

A

Typhoon

32
Q

A sudden or great misfortune or failure.

A

Destruction

33
Q

Which of the following is NOT included in the phases of disaster?

a. recovery phase
b. planning phase
c. emergency phase
d. preparedness phase

A

b. planning phase

34
Q

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

disruption of transportation

35
Q

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

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