29 Questions
What is the main difference between accident-related hazards and man-made/technological hazards?
Accident-related hazards are caused by unintentional events, while man-made/technological hazards are caused by human actions or technology.
Which of the following is NOT considered a man-made or technological hazard according to the text?
Vehicular accidents
What is the definition of 'exposure' in the context of hazards according to the text?
The presence of elements at risk or chance of being harmed from a natural or man-made hazard event.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that contributes to vulnerability according to the text?
Technological
How does the text suggest that migration, urbanization, and economic development can impact hazards and vulnerability?
They increase the exposure and vulnerability of populations to hazards.
What are some potential consequences of global climate change mentioned in the text?
More cyclonic storms and desertification
How does disasters impact social and political aspects in developing countries?
They expose social and political inequalities
Why are the poor more vulnerable to disasters like earthquakes and typhoons in developing countries?
Because of poorly built and unreinforced structures they live in
What triggered the formation of the state of Bangladesh from Pakistan according to the text?
A tropical cyclone and storm surge disaster
How do disasters impact economic activities according to the text?
They disrupt normal business operations
What is an example of a potential hazard resulting from global climate change discussed in the text?
More hazards like wildfires and mudslides
What are the economic effects of a disaster according to the text?
Unemployment, loss of property, loss of household articles, loss of crops, loss of public infrastructure
What is the role of government agencies in disasters?
They direct disaster preparedness, prevention, and recovery
How are natural disasters related to politics according to the text?
The effects of natural disasters and distribution of humanitarian aid are linked to politics
What establishes vulnerability to natural disasters according to the text?
Social systems
What is a prevalent kind of disaster mentioned in the text?
Biological disaster at pandemic level
What do biological disasters affect according to the text?
Large numbers of people within a community or area
What is the result of liquefaction near bodies of water?
Sinking/tilting of structures
Which earthquake-induced effect causes blockage of roads and rivers?
Landslides
How can fire be triggered in earthquake situations?
Power lines breakage
What is the result of a tsunami under the sea?
Flooding coastal areas
Which event involves the spilling of a closed body of water due to earthquake shaking?
Seiche
In which country are all coastlines vulnerable to tsunamis?
Philippines
What did the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predict in their Fourth Assessment Report by 2100?
Sea level will rise by 18cm to 59cm.
How will tropical cyclones change according to the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report?
They will become more intense with higher peak wind speeds and heavier precipitation.
How will climate change affect agriculture according to the text?
It will cause land degradation, crop damage, and reduced yields in some regions.
What new hazards will urban settlements face due to rapid and unplanned urbanization combined with climate change?
Increased vulnerability and new stresses for urban settlements.
How will ocean conditions change due to climate change based on the text?
Oceans will become more acidic and warmer.
What is one of the risks associated with increased drought as mentioned in the text?
Land degradation, crop damage, reduced yields, and increased risk of wildfires.
Learn about the hazards related to climate change such as glacier melting, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. Understand how climate change exacerbates existing disaster risks and vulnerabilities, affecting millions worldwide. Explore predictions by the IPCC regarding sea-level rise and coastal threats by 2100.
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