Chapter 14: Disaster Management

Chapter 14: Disaster Management

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which countries bear the greatest burden of disasters?

ANS:   B

Disasters create the most devastation in developing countries, where the death rate is up to 12 times higher than in developed countries. The people of low socioeconomic status suffer the most because their houses are less sturdy and they have fewer resources and less means of social security.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 253

2. Which of the following defines a disaster?

ANS:   B

A disaster is any human-made or natural event that causes destruction and devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 254

3. What is the purpose of disaster planning?

ANS:   C

Although natural disasters cannot be prevented, much can be done to minimize further increases in accidents, death, and destruction after impact. A concise, realistic, and well-rehearsed disaster plan is essential for managing the response to disaster.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 254

4. When does disaster management begin?

ANS:   A

Disaster management includes the four stages of a disaster: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The first stage is prevention before the disaster occurs.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge             REF:    p. 255