CHAPTER 1 QUIZ:
droughts, causing widespread devastation,
1. An 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
area. DISASTER
2. It is having the conditions which increase the
susceptibility of a community to the impacts of
hazards. VULNERABILITY
3. It is any phenomenon that has the potential to
cause the potential to cause disruptions or damage
to people and their environment. HAZARD
4. It is the product of the possible damage caused by
a hazard due to vulnerability within the community.
DISASTER RISK
5. It is the systematic process of using administrative
directives, organizations, and operational skills
capacities to and implement strategies, policies, and
improved coping capacities in order to lessen the
adverse impacts of hazards and their potential to
cause disasters. DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
Part II. Enumeration
1-3. List the 3 phases of a disaster.
1. PRE-IMPACT PHASE
2. IMPACT PHASE
3. POST-IMPACT PHASE
4-6. State at least 3 meteorological natural
hazards and disasters.
4. STRORM
5. CYCLONE
6. LOCAL STORM
7-11. Name the 5 most common disasters in the
Philippines.
7. EARTHQUAKES
8. FLOOD
9. VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS
10. STORM SURGES
11. TYPHOON
12-16. Identify at least 5 effects of climate change
and global warming
12. RISING TEMPERATURES: Global warming
increases average temperatures, leading to
more frequent and intense heatwaves,
posing health risks, especially for vulnerable
populations.
13. MELTING ICE AND RISING SEA LEVELS:
Higher temperatures cause glaciers and
polar ice caps to melt faster, raising sea
levels and threatening coastal communities,
ecosystems, and infrastructure with flooding
and erosion.
14. EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS: Climate
change increases the frequency and intensity
of events like hurricanes, floods, and
loss of life, and damage to infrastructure.
15. CHANGES IN ECOSYSTEMS AND
BIODIVERSITY LOSS: Shifts in temperature
and precipitation patterns disrupt habitats,
leading to biodiversity loss and extinction
threats, such as coral bleaching events
affecting sensitive ecosystems.
16. IMPACTS ON AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
SECURITY: Climate change reduces
agricultural productivity due to changes in
temperature, precipitation, and extreme
weather events, leading to crop failures,
decreased yields, and increased food
insecurity, particularly in vulnerable regions.
18-20. Give at least 4 ways/practices by which
you can stop global warming as a citizen.
17. REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION:
Conserving energy reduces the demand for
fossil fuels, which are major contributors to
greenhouse gas emissions. You can do this
by using energy-efficient appliances, turning
off lights and electronics when not in use,
and properly insulating your home to reduce
heating and cooling needs.
18. TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY:
Support and invest in renewable energy
sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower.
Consider installing solar panels on your
home if feasible or choose renewable energy
options offered by your utility company.
19. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE: Decrease
your carbon footprint by minimizing waste
and recycling materials whenever possible.
Reduce consumption of single-use plastics
and opt for reusable alternatives. When
disposing of waste, separate recyclables
from trash to ensure proper recycling.
20. ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE: Use your voice
to advocate for policies and practices that
promote sustainability and address climate
change. Support environmentally friendly
initiatives in your community, contact elected
officials to express your concerns about
climate issues, and participate in climate
activism and awareness campaigns. By
raising awareness and influencing decision-
makers, you can contribute to larger-scale
efforts to combat global warming.
21-23. State at least 3 impacts and effects of
disasters.
21. LOSS OF LIFE AND INJURIES: Disasters
lead to fatalities and injuries, varying in
severity depending on the disaster's scale
and preparedness measures.
 22. DAMAGE TO INFRASTRUCTURE AND
PROPERTY: Disasters cause extensive harm
to buildings, roads, utilities, and other critical
infrastructure, disrupting essential services
and necessitating costly repairs.
23. SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISRUPTION:
Disasters disrupt communities socially and
economically, displacing populations,
destroying livelihoods, and exacerbating
inequalities, leading to instability and unrest.
24-25. Explain when does a hazard/event become
a disaster?
24. A hazard or event transforms into a disaster
when it overwhelms a community or region's
ability to cope, leading to significant adverse
impacts. Initially, hazards present threats, but
the severity of their impacts depends on the
existing capacity for response and recovery.
Once a hazard surpasses this capacity—due
to factors like magnitude or duration—it
escalates into a disaster. This transition is
marked by widespread consequences such
as loss of life, property damage, and
disruption of essential services.
25. In the aftermath of a disaster, challenges
arise in response and recovery efforts due to
limited resources and logistical hurdles.
Moreover, socio-economic vulnerabilities can
exacerbate the situation, hindering effective
management of the disaster's impacts. Thus,
a disaster emerges when the balance
between the hazard's severity and the
community's capacity to withstand it tilts
irreversibly, resulting in widespread
devastation and the need for extensive
recovery efforts.