Philippine Major Cities Geography Quiz

Common Characteristics of Major Cities

• Davao City, Zamboanga City, Metro Cebu, and Metro Manila are all located on the coast or close to major bodies of water like rivers and coastlines
• These cities are more prone to the effects of climate change due to their location

Exposure to Hazards

• Exposure refers to the situation of communities, including people, residences, infrastructure, and economic resources, that are located in areas that are hazard-prone
• Exposure varies from location to location and depends on the presence of hazards in the area
• Factors that increase exposure include urbanization, population growth, migration, and economic development
• Previous disasters can also drive exposure by forcing people to relocate to increasingly unsafe areas

Urbanization and Exposure

• Urbanization and the creation of major cities concentrate people and other sectors of society in areas exposed to hazards
• Economic opportunities often draw people to live in hazard-prone areas, such as floodplains, coastlines, and urban regions
• Cultural and religious significance of a place can also lead people to reside in hazard-prone areas
• Overpopulation and urban development increase the chances of spreading risk to people and assets

Physical Aspects of Exposure

• Physical aspects refer to the material world, including built structures, settlements, and physical geography
• Human-environment interaction, location, and place affect the physical aspects of exposure
• Settlement patterns, physical structures, and infrastructure located in hazard-prone areas or with deficiencies in resistance or susceptibility to damage contribute to physical exposure

Metro Manila as an Example

• Metro Manila has a population of over 12 million people exposed to different hazards, including floods, liquefaction, and earthquakes
• Various sectors of society, including people, homes, government facilities, livelihoods, and the environment, are exposed to hazards in Metro Manila

Test your knowledge on Philippine major cities such as Davao City, Zamboanga City, Metro Cebu, and Metro Manila. Understand the common geographical feature they share and their susceptibility to climate change.