DRRR Notes on Climate Change Hazards
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What is the main difference between accident-related hazards and man-made/technological hazards?

  • Accident-related hazards are always smaller in scale than man-made/technological hazards.
  • Accident-related hazards are always natural events, while man-made/technological hazards are always human-caused.
  • Accident-related hazards are caused by unintentional events, while man-made/technological hazards are caused by human actions or technology. (correct)
  • Accident-related hazards always involve loss of life and property, while man-made/technological hazards do not.

    • Which of the following is NOT considered a man-made or technological hazard according to the text?

  • Environmental degradation
  • Vehicular accidents (correct)
  • Industrial accidents
  • Transport 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. (correct)
  • The measures taken to prevent or mitigate the impacts of a hazard event.
  • The likelihood of a hazard event occurring.
  • The physical, social, economic and environmental factors that increase susceptibility to hazards.

    • Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor that contributes to vulnerability according to the text?

    <p>Technological</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that migration, urbanization, and economic development can impact hazards and vulnerability?

    <p>They increase the exposure and vulnerability of populations to hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential consequences of global climate change mentioned in the text?

    <p>More cyclonic storms and desertification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does disasters impact social and political aspects in developing countries?

    <p>They expose social and political inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the poor more vulnerable to disasters like earthquakes and typhoons in developing countries?

    <p>Because of poorly built and unreinforced structures they live in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggered the formation of the state of Bangladesh from Pakistan according to the text?

    <p>A tropical cyclone and storm surge disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do disasters impact economic activities according to the text?

    <p>They disrupt normal business operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a potential hazard resulting from global climate change discussed in the text?

    <p>More hazards like wildfires and mudslides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the economic effects of a disaster according to the text?

    <p>Unemployment, loss of property, loss of household articles, loss of crops, loss of public infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of government agencies in disasters?

    <p>They direct disaster preparedness, prevention, and recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are natural disasters related to politics according to the text?

    <p>The effects of natural disasters and distribution of humanitarian aid are linked to politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What establishes vulnerability to natural disasters according to the text?

    <p>Social systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prevalent kind of disaster mentioned in the text?

    <p>Biological disaster at pandemic level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do biological disasters affect according to the text?

    <p>Large numbers of people within a community or area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of liquefaction near bodies of water?

    <p>Sinking/tilting of structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which earthquake-induced effect causes blockage of roads and rivers?

    <p>Landslides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can fire be triggered in earthquake situations?

    <p>Power lines breakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a tsunami under the sea?

    <p>Flooding coastal areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event involves the spilling of a closed body of water due to earthquake shaking?

    <p>Seiche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country are all coastlines vulnerable to tsunamis?

    <p>Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predict in their Fourth Assessment Report by 2100?

    <p>Sea level will rise by 18cm to 59cm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How will tropical cyclones change according to the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report?

    <p>They will become more intense with higher peak wind speeds and heavier precipitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How will climate change affect agriculture according to the text?

    <p>It will cause land degradation, crop damage, and reduced yields in some regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new hazards will urban settlements face due to rapid and unplanned urbanization combined with climate change?

    <p>Increased vulnerability and new stresses for urban settlements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How will ocean conditions change due to climate change based on the text?

    <p>Oceans will become more acidic and warmer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the risks associated with increased drought as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Land degradation, crop damage, reduced yields, and increased risk of wildfires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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