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Which factor contributes to the exposure of major cities like Davao City, Zamboanga City, Metro Cebu, and Metro Manila to the effects of climate change?
Which factor contributes to the exposure of major cities like Davao City, Zamboanga City, Metro Cebu, and Metro Manila to the effects of climate change?
What is meant by 'exposure' in the context described in the text?
What is meant by 'exposure' in the context described in the text?
How does urbanization contribute to exposure in major cities?
How does urbanization contribute to exposure in major cities?
What may drive exposure in hazard-prone areas according to the text?
What may drive exposure in hazard-prone areas according to the text?
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Why do people choose to live in many hazard-prone areas, according to the text?
Why do people choose to live in many hazard-prone areas, according to the text?
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Why do some communities still reside in hazard-prone areas according to the text?
Why do some communities still reside in hazard-prone areas according to the text?
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What contributes to increased risk exposure for people and assets in developed cities?
What contributes to increased risk exposure for people and assets in developed cities?
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Which physical aspects contribute to human exposure to hazards according to UNISDR (2004)?
Which physical aspects contribute to human exposure to hazards according to UNISDR (2004)?
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What are some of the hazards faced by the population of Metro Manila as mentioned in the text?
What are some of the hazards faced by the population of Metro Manila as mentioned in the text?
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What happens if necessary capacity measures are not taken according to the text?
What happens if necessary capacity measures are not taken according to the text?
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Study Notes
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
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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.
