Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction Overview
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What is the definition of Exposure 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.
  • The degree to which a community is likely to experiment hazard events of different magnitude. (correct)
  • The type of hazards that arises from natural processes in the environment.
  • The characteristics and circumstances that make a society susceptible to a hazard.

    • What is the definition of Social Vulnerability according to the text?

  • The characteristics and circumstances that make a society susceptible to a hazard.
  • The type of hazards that arises from natural processes in the environment.
  • The degree to which a community is likely to experiment hazard events of different magnitude.
  • 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. (correct)

    • What is the definition of a Physical 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.
  • Houses are destroyed during typhoon. (correct)
  • The degree to which a community is likely to experiment hazard events of different magnitude.
  • Leadership qualities.

    • What is the definition of a Natural Hazard according to the text?

    <p>A naturally occurring physical phenomena having atmospheric, geologic or hydrologic origin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a Quasi-Natural Hazard according to the text?

    <p>A type of hazard that arises through interaction of natural processes and human activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a Ground Rupture according to the text?

    <p>Ground rupture happens on areas where the fault zone moves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Psychological Perspective in disaster management primarily focus on?

    <p>Mental capacity and perception of self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that can lead to the creation of risk in urban areas?

    <p>Rapid and poorly planned urbanization in the context of poverty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Socio-cultural Perspective related to disaster response?

    <p>It involves people's beliefs and traditions in a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective involves the economic class and trade impact in disaster situations?

    <p>Economic Perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a 'weak governance zone'?

    <p>Public sector actors are unable or unwilling to assume their roles and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In disaster governance, which aspect is likely to exhibit deficiencies in poorly governed societies?

    <p>Structure of the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'displaced population' in the context of disasters?

    <p>A group of people forced to leave their homes due to a disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Vulnerability refer to in the context of disaster management?

    <p>Susceptibility of individuals or groups to natural hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the condition of people who develop stress reactions after suffering from a disaster?

    <p>Emotional aftershocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'physical perspective' focus on when analyzing disasters?

    <p>The tangible objects, infrastructure, and physical hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Political Perspective relate to disaster governance?

    <p>It involves government structure and diplomacy in disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an effect of disasters in the given information?

    <p>Environmental degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between hazard, exposure, and vulnerability in the context of disaster?

    <p>Strong hazard + increased exposure + increased vulnerability = DISASTER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are natural disasters primarily caused by?

    <p>Natural forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can climate change impact disaster risk?

    <p>Increasing vulnerability to hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is disaster risk defined as?

    <p>The probability that a community will be affected by a hazard due to its nature and construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major direct causes of man-made disasters?

    <p>Intentional or non-intentional human actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are impoverished people more vulnerable to disasters?

    <p>They do not invest in risk-reducing measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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