Questions and Answers
Which of the following shows a disaster? (Select all that apply)
How can we reduce the risk brought about by disasters?
What makes the Philippines a vicinity of different kinds of calamity every year?
An event becomes a disaster when it leaves ___________________.
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A sudden event, such as an accident or natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life is called ________________.
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What is the area of the Philippines?
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What is the estimated population of the Philippines according to Worldometer as of August 4, 2015?
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The Philippines ranks third on the list of most vulnerable countries to climate change.
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How many typhoons does the Philippines experience on average per year?
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What does the term 'disaster' literally refer to?
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According to the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010, how is a disaster defined?
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Study Notes
Basic Concepts of Disaster and Disaster Risk
- Disaster is a severe disruption affecting community or societal functioning, causing extensive losses.
- Key elements of disaster include human, material, monetary, and ecological impacts.
- Disasters are defined by sudden and devastating events that exceed a community's ability to cope with their own resources.
Philippines and Disaster Vulnerability
- The Philippines is an archipelago located in Southeast Asia, surrounded by bodies of water including the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
- Land area: 300,001 sq km; estimated population: approximately 101,991,000 (as of August 2015).
- Ranked third as one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, with a 24.32% disaster risk.
- Situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Eurasian and Pacific tectonic plates meet, increasing geological disaster risks.
- Positioned along the Typhoon Belt of the Western North Pacific Basin, experiencing an average of 20 typhoon events annually, with around six being highly destructive.
Disaster Risk Reduction
- Disaster risk can be minimized by managing capacity, hazard, exposure, and vulnerability effectively.
- Increasing knowledge and preparedness are critical in reducing the risks associated with disasters.
Understanding Disasters
- Disasters can arise from natural calamities (e.g., typhoons, landslides) or human-induced events (e.g., accidents).
- Casualties are a key factor in classifying an event as a disaster; significant human loss often defines the impact.
- The etymology of "disaster" linked to the French "des" (bad) and "aster" (star), reflecting ancient beliefs in planetary influences on calamities.
Concept of Disaster (Acronym)
- Disruption affecting large groups of people
- Impact involving various loss types
- Sudden and unexpected events
- Affects multiple societal levels
- Safeguarding is essential
- Total damages can be significant
- Excceeds local capacity for management
Concept of Risk (Acronym)
- Resources are at risk of loss
- Involves specific incident occurrences over time
- Surveillance of risks is crucial in management efforts
Conclusion
- Disaster preparedness and effective risk management strategies are vital for minimizing impacts and improving community resilience.
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This quiz focuses on the basic concepts of disaster and disaster risk management. It poses questions regarding the identification of disasters and strategies to reduce risks associated with them. Engage your understanding of disaster preparedness and risk mitigation.
