Unit 5: Disaster management - Practice Quiz

1 Which of the following is a natural disaster?

2 Which disaster is directly related to the overflow of water?

3 What is a drought?

4 Which of the following is an air-related disaster?

5 A cyclone is mainly characterized by:

6 Which disaster involves the sudden movement of rocks and soil down a slope?

7 What instrument is used to record earthquake vibrations?

8 Which condition can increase the risk of a landslide?

9 What is an avalanche?

10 What may come out of a volcano during an eruption?

11 Which of the following is a manmade disaster?

12 A nuclear disaster may release harmful:

13 What is a chemical disaster?

14 Which event is an example of a biological disaster?

15 Which of the following is a transport accident?

16 What is the main purpose of a national disaster management framework?

17 Which is an important role of governmental agencies during a disaster?

18 How can NGOs help during a disaster?

19 Why are community-based organizations important during disasters?

20 What is a responsible role of the media during a disaster?

21 A town lies near a river, a fault line, and a steep hillside. Which planning approach best addresses its overall disaster risk?

22 After heavy rain, a village's drinking-water sources become contaminated. What should be done first?

23 A district alternates between flash floods and long dry periods. Which measure would best reduce both risks?

24 During a severe air-pollution episode, which action most directly protects people with asthma?

25 A coastal warning predicts a powerful cyclone will arrive within 24 hours. Which action should authorities prioritize?

26 Which combination most clearly indicates elevated earth-related hazard in a settlement?

27 During an earthquake inside a classroom, which response is safest?

28 A road cuts across a steep, rain-soaked slope. Which measure would most effectively reduce landslide risk?

29 A mountain trail has received heavy snowfall followed by rapid warming. What is the safest decision?

30 During an ash-producing volcanic eruption, which action best reduces respiratory exposure?

31 A factory stores flammable chemicals near a densely populated neighborhood. Which prevention measure is most appropriate?

32 Following a nuclear release warning, authorities advise residents to shelter indoors. Why is this recommended?

33 A toxic gas leak occurs upwind of a residential area. Which immediate action is generally safest for residents?

34 During an outbreak of a contagious disease, which measure most directly interrupts transmission?

35 After a tanker collision, an unknown liquid is leaking onto the road. What should bystanders do first?

36 Why does a national disaster management framework assign responsibilities before disasters occur?

37 A flood has displaced thousands of people. Which governmental action should be prioritized during the initial response?

38 A local health system is overwhelmed after an earthquake. How can an experienced NGO contribute most effectively?

39 Why are community-based organizations valuable during the first hours after a disaster?

40 Which media practice best supports public safety during a rapidly developing disaster?

41 A hazard becomes a disaster primarily when it:

42 After intense rainfall, a downstream town faces contamination of its drinking-water wells. Which factor most directly increases the health risk?

43 A basin experiences alternating flash floods and seasonal droughts. Which strategy best addresses both risks without simply maximizing reservoir storage?

44 During a severe urban smog episode, which public-health action is most appropriate for reducing exposure before pollution levels decline?

45 A cyclone warning is issued for a densely populated coastal district. Which decision best reflects risk-based evacuation planning?

46 Why can the same magnitude earthquake produce very different levels of damage in two nearby cities?

47 During strong shaking inside a multistory building, which action generally offers the best immediate protection?

48 A hillside shows tension cracks after prolonged rain, and a road-cut has removed toe support. Which intervention most directly reduces immediate slope failure risk?

49 A snowpack contains a weak layer beneath a recently deposited slab. Which condition most increases the likelihood of a slab avalanche?

50 A community lies downwind of an explosive volcano. Which preparedness measure is most specifically aimed at reducing ash-related respiratory impacts?

51 A factory accident releases toxic gas into a nearby settlement. Which initial response principle is most appropriate?

52 After a suspected radioactive release, why is sheltering indoors sometimes preferred over immediate evacuation?

53 A tanker overturns and releases an unknown chemical near a school. Which action should untrained bystanders avoid?

54 During an outbreak with limited laboratory capacity, which surveillance approach best supports early detection of expanding transmission?

55 Following a train derailment involving an unknown substance, which rescue priority best follows incident-safety principles?

56 Which feature most improves coordination in a national disaster management framework when responsibilities overlap across agencies?

57 A government agency receives conflicting damage reports from several districts. What should it do first to allocate scarce rescue resources fairly?

58 An NGO plans to distribute food after a flood. Which practice most reduces the risk of creating dependency or inequity?

59 Why are community-based organizations often crucial during the first hours after a disaster?

60 A media outlet receives an unverified claim that a dam has failed. What is the most responsible response?