DRRR Notes on Climate Change Hazards

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?

Technological (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

More cyclonic storms and desertification (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They expose social and political inequalities (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

A tropical cyclone and storm surge disaster (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do disasters impact economic activities according to the text?

They disrupt normal business operations (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

More hazards like wildfires and mudslides (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of government agencies in disasters?

They direct disaster preparedness, prevention, and recovery (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What establishes vulnerability to natural disasters according to the text?

Social systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Biological disaster at pandemic level (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do biological disasters affect according to the text?

Large numbers of people within a community or area (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of liquefaction near bodies of water?

Sinking/tilting of structures (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Landslides (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can fire be triggered in earthquake situations?

Power lines breakage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a tsunami under the sea?

Flooding coastal areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Seiche (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which country are all coastlines vulnerable to tsunamis?

Philippines (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How will climate change affect agriculture according to the text?

It will cause land degradation, crop damage, and reduced yields in some regions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Oceans will become more acidic and warmer. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. (B) Signup and view all the answers