Natural Disasters in the Philippines
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What is the main reason the Philippines is prone to natural disasters?

  • It has a high population density
  • It is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire (correct)
  • It is a flat country
  • It has advanced disaster prevention technology

What defines a disaster according to the Dregg Disaster Model?

  • Meeting a hazardous event with a vulnerable population (correct)
  • Being classified as a natural disaster
  • Lack of government response
  • High economic impact

What mathematical equation is used to calculate disaster risk?

  • Hazard x Vulnerability x Exposure / Capacity = Disaster Risk (correct)
  • Hazard / Exposure x Capacity = Disaster Risk
  • Hazard - Vulnerability + Capacity = Disaster Risk
  • Exposure + Vulnerability - Hazard = Disaster Risk

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster?

<p>Plane crashes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Exposure' represent in the disaster risk equation?

<p>The probability of the hazardous event occurring (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to potential disaster losses in lives, health, livelihoods, and assets over a specified future period?

<p>Disaster Risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does vulnerability refer to in the context of disasters?

<p>The inability or reduced capacity of a community or society to handle and recover from hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can increase disaster risk by affecting vulnerability to hazards and changing exposure patterns?

<p>Climate Change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to avoid disaster according to the text?

<p>Empowering people in disaster risk reduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalized economic development influence disaster risks?

<p>It leads to increased polarization between the rich and poor globally (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does capacity refer to in the context of disasters?

<p>All strengths, attributes, and resources available within a community to manage disasters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can environmental degradation affect disaster risk?

<p>By reducing the capacity of the environment to meet social needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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