10 Questions
Hydrometeorological hazards are mainly caused by wind and fire.
False
Biological hazards can include snake bites and viral infections.
True
Anthropogenic hazards are solely caused by natural events.
False
Technological hazards can result from factors like transportation accidents and oil spills.
True
Socio-natural hazards are a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors.
True
Hazard-prone areas are regions where natural hazards will never occur.
False
The 'build back better' principle focuses on reconstructing infrastructure exactly as it was before a disaster.
False
The Philippines is considered a hazard-prone area due to its lack of natural resources.
False
Declaration of State of Calamity allows the government to access emergency funds more easily.
True
Republic Act 6826 pertains to emergency response for technological hazards.
False
Test your knowledge on the exposure of physical, social, economic, and environmental elements in hazard-prone areas. Identify different elements at risk and potential damages in such areas.
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