24 Questions
What is the definition of Exposure according to the text?
The degree to which a community is likely to experiment hazard events of different magnitude.
What is the definition of Social Vulnerability according to the text?
The inability of people, organizations and societies to withstand adverse impacts to hazards due to characteristics inherent in social interactions, institutions and systems of cultural values.
What is the definition of a Physical Vulnerability according to the text?
Houses are destroyed during typhoon.
What is the definition of a Natural Hazard according to the text?
A naturally occurring physical phenomena having atmospheric, geologic or hydrologic origin.
What is the definition of a Quasi-Natural Hazard according to the text?
A type of hazard that arises through interaction of natural processes and human activities.
What is the definition of a Ground Rupture according to the text?
Ground rupture happens on areas where the fault zone moves.
What does the Psychological Perspective in disaster management primarily focus on?
Mental capacity and perception of self
What is a key factor that can lead to the creation of risk in urban areas?
Rapid and poorly planned urbanization in the context of poverty
How is the Socio-cultural Perspective related to disaster response?
It involves people's beliefs and traditions in a community
Which perspective involves the economic class and trade impact in disaster situations?
Economic Perspective
What characterizes a 'weak governance zone'?
Public sector actors are unable or unwilling to assume their roles and responsibilities
In disaster governance, which aspect is likely to exhibit deficiencies in poorly governed societies?
Structure of the government
What is a 'displaced population' in the context of disasters?
A group of people forced to leave their homes due to a disaster
What does Vulnerability refer to in the context of disaster management?
Susceptibility of individuals or groups to natural hazards
What is the term used to describe the condition of people who develop stress reactions after suffering from a disaster?
Emotional aftershocks
What does the 'physical perspective' focus on when analyzing disasters?
The tangible objects, infrastructure, and physical hazards
How does the Political Perspective relate to disaster governance?
It involves government structure and diplomacy in disasters
Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of disasters in the given information?
Environmental degradation
What is the relationship between hazard, exposure, and vulnerability in the context of disaster?
Strong hazard + increased exposure + increased vulnerability = DISASTER
What are natural disasters primarily caused by?
Natural forces
How can climate change impact disaster risk?
Increasing vulnerability to hazards
What is disaster risk defined as?
The probability that a community will be affected by a hazard due to its nature and construction
What are the major direct causes of man-made disasters?
Intentional or non-intentional human actions
Why are impoverished people more vulnerable to disasters?
They do not invest in risk-reducing measures
Learn about hazards, disasters, and the classification of disasters. Understand the difference between hazards and disasters, as well as how natural forces can lead to calamitous events causing damage and devastation. Explore the formula for disasters involving strong hazard, increased exposure, and increased vulnerability.
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