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The document is a first periodical exam for Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction for the school year 2024-2025 at Melchora Aquino High School in Quezon City. It consists of multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge on various aspects of disaster risk, hazards, and their impacts. The exam includes questions on natural and man-made hazards, vulnerability, and the effects of disasters on society and the environment.

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DRRR. EXAM

The document is a first periodical exam for Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction for the school year 2024-2025 at Melchora Aquino High School in Quezon City. It consists of multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge on various aspects of disaster risk, hazards, and their impacts. The exam includes questions on natural and man-made hazards, vulnerability, and the effects of disasters on society and the environment.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF QUEZON CITY
MELCHORA AQUINO HIGH SCHOOL
#179 DENMARK ST., UPPER BANLAT, TANDANG SORA, QUEZON CITY

FIRST PERIODICAL EXAM IN DISASTER READINESS RISK REDUCTION


S.Y. 2024-2025

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet
of paper.

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2. Who among the following groups of people are more likely to live in
hazard-exposed areas and are less able to invest in risk-reducing
measures based on most studies in Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
(ADPC)?
a. middle class
b. senior citizens
c. young professionals
d. impoverished people

6. 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

8. How will reduction of the level of vulnerability and exposure be possible?


Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF QUEZON CITY
MELCHORA AQUINO HIGH SCHOOL
#179 DENMARK ST., UPPER BANLAT, TANDANG SORA, QUEZON CITY
a. proper knowledge on disaster risk
b. potentially damaging physical even
c. increase the susceptibility of a community to the impact of hazard
d. by keeping people and property as distant as possible from
hazard

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11. Which of the following is NOT an example of man-caused hazard?


a. mutiny
b. genocide
c. earthquake
d. bombs or explosions

12. To effectively address the risk factors contributing to the COVID-19 pandemic, which of
the following options should be prioritized for further investigation and action:
a. climate change
b. weak governance
c. globalized economic development
d. poorly-planned and managed urban development?

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15. Disaster has a great impact on which of the following aspect?


a. Bacteria
b. Human
c. Invention
d. Technology

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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF QUEZON CITY
MELCHORA AQUINO HIGH SCHOOL
#179 DENMARK ST., UPPER BANLAT, TANDANG SORA, QUEZON CITY

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19. Which of the following risk factors affect with inequality?


a. poverty
b. climate change
c. weak governance
d. globalized economic development

20. Disaster has a great impact on which of the following aspect?


a. Bacteria
b. Human
c. Invention
d. Technology

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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF QUEZON CITY
MELCHORA AQUINO HIGH SCHOOL
#179 DENMARK ST., UPPER BANLAT, TANDANG SORA, QUEZON CITY

28. 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

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32. It is a risk factor that is both a driver and a consequence of disasters,


reducing the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological
needs, what is it?
a. climate change
b. weak governance
c. poverty and inequality
d. environmental degradation

33. Which of the following is the process or condition, often development-


related, that influence the level of disaster risk by increasing levels of
exposure and vulnerability or reducing capacity?
a. risk factor
b. disaster risk
c. natural hazard
d. man-made hazard

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36. All of the following are the effects of disasters EXCEPT ___________
a. can destroy health infrastructure
b. can cause an unexpected number of deaths
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF QUEZON CITY
MELCHORA AQUINO HIGH SCHOOL
#179 DENMARK ST., UPPER BANLAT, TANDANG SORA, QUEZON CITY
c. can have adverse effects on the environment
d. can cause the ability of every specie to reproduce

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39. You are part of a disaster response team evaluating the effects of a recent disaster in
your community. During the initial stage of the disaster, you observe that almost all
surface means of transportation are disrupted due to broken bridges, impassable roads,
and streets affected by landslides or floods. This restricted mobility is significantly
complicating rescue operations and other emergency responses.

Identify the Impact: Based on the scenario, determine which of the following options best
describes the primary impact or effect of the disaster:
a. economic impact
b. social and political impact
c. damage to critical facilities
d. disruption of transportation

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41. Which of the following is NOT an element which causes disaster?


a. exposure
b. hazard
c. risk
d. vulnerability

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


a. recovery phase
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF QUEZON CITY
MELCHORA AQUINO HIGH SCHOOL
#179 DENMARK ST., UPPER BANLAT, TANDANG SORA, QUEZON CITY
b. planning phase
c. emergency phase
d. preparedness phase

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46. It refers to the changes that can be attributed “directly or indirectly to


human activity altering the composition of the global atmosphere and
additionally to the natural climate variability observed over comparable
periods of time”?
a. deforestation
b. climate change
c. global warming
d. carbon footprint

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48. Which of the following options BEST describes the term "hazard"?
a. Loss of life or injury caused by natural events
b. A phenomenon or human activity
c. A potentially damaging physical event
d. Reduction of vulnerability and exp

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50. Given the following options, identify which category best describes a natural disaster
and justify your choice:

a. phenomenon
b. terrorism/violence
c. technological/industrial issues
d. complex humanitarian emergencies

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