30 Questions
What is identified as one of the most common disasters in populated places in the text?
Electrical fire
Which element is mentioned as a common cause of many disastrous events in the text?
Faulty electrical wirings
What is highlighted as a leading cause of electrical fires related to light fixtures?
Using lamps with too high wattage
Which factor contributes to electrical fires according to the text?
Use of faulty outlets
What is mentioned as another primary cause of electrical fires besides faulty wiring?
Overloaded extension cord
In what type of areas is overheating more likely to lead to disastrous situations according to the text?
Densely populated areas with houses of light materials
Why is the vulnerability level higher for illegal settlements in seaside areas during a typhoon?
Lack of education and training on disaster preparedness
What factor contributes to the vulnerability of low-income families to hazards?
Poverty
Why do communities living in rural areas face challenges in disaster readiness?
Geographical remoteness and lack of information access
How does socio-economic status impact vulnerability during natural disasters?
Poor countries are less affected relative to rich countries
What can make families less vulnerable during disasters, according to the text?
Training on disaster preparedness
Why do illegal settlements in seaside areas face higher vulnerability levels compared to gated communities?
Geographical location
What type of substances can people unknowingly be exposed to that are hazardous to health?
Both chemical and biological substances
Improper handling or storage of volatile and flammable substances can lead to:
Chemical or biological fires
Why is it important to conduct a risk assessment in your place or locality?
To identify potential hazards and prevent disasters
What specific elements should be noticed when conducting a risk assessment?
Elements that increase safety risks
How can people prevent elements from being exposed to different types of disasters?
By implementing safety measures and precautions
What are the possible effects on a community if people are not aware of hazardous elements?
Increased community vulnerability
What type of hazard is the Mayon Volcano eruption considered as?
Volcanic eruption
In the given text, what anthropogenic hazard prevention method is NOT mentioned?
Developing evacuation plans
Why do you think climate change is classified as a socio-natural hazard?
As it affects both nature and society
What distinguishes exposures from hazards and vulnerabilities in disaster management?
Exposures are potential losses, while vulnerabilities are likely impacts
Considering the scenario provided, what hazard type is represented by the 'Sinkhole in Florida'?
Landslide
In disaster risk reduction, what purpose does developing an evacuation plan serve?
Enhancing community preparedness for potential disasters
What is subsidence?
Motion of a surface downward relative to a datum like sea level
Which term is defined as related to or caused by heat or changes in temperature?
Thermal
What contributes to vulnerability according to the text?
Physical, social, economic, and environmental factors/processes
What can vulnerability affect according to the text?
Physical structures and critical facilities
Why might powerful people not be as vulnerable to hazards according to the text?
Equipped and preparedness
What does Lesson 2 focus on regarding vulnerability?
Vulnerability of certain sectors of society to disasters
Explore the various factors that contribute to the vulnerability of different communities to tropical cyclones, such as location, poverty level, and infrastructure. Understand why illegal seaside settlements are more vulnerable compared to gated communities in higher areas.
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