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