Risk Factors Underlying Disasters Quiz
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What are the three important elements that define disaster risk?

  • Exposure, Disaster, Vulnerability
  • Exposure, Hazard, Vulnerability (correct)
  • Exposure, Hazard, Safety
  • Hazard, Vulnerability, Prevention
  • Which group often faces heightened vulnerabilities in disasters due to social and cultural factors?

  • Children (correct)
  • Working adults
  • Elderly
  • Men
  • How does the economic status of a country influence the impact of disasters?

  • It determines the type of disaster
  • It reduces the impact
  • It has no influence
  • It increases the impact (correct)
  • Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as one underlying disaster in the text?

    <p>Religious Beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the risk factors tailored according to age in disaster preparedness?

    <p>Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element measures those who experience a disaster firsthand?

    <p>Exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three important elements that define disaster risk?

    <p>Exposure, Hazard, Vulnerability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who often faces heightened vulnerabilities in disasters due to social and cultural factors?

    <p>Children and elderly people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can influence the effect of the impact of a disaster based on the text?

    <p>Economic status of a country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the underlying disaster factors mentioned in the text?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tailoring disaster preparedness to age specific needs considers the vulnerabilities related to which age group?

    <p>Elderly individuals above 60</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element measures those who face disasters firsthand according to the text?

    <p>Severity of Exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Risk Factors Underlying Disasters

    • Disaster risk is defined by three important elements: Exposure, Hazard, and Vulnerability.

    Exposure

    • Measures those who experience disasters firsthand.
    • Factors influencing Exposure include:
      • Severity of exposure
      • Gender and Family (women, children, elderly, and family members face heightened vulnerabilities due to social and cultural factors)
      • Age (tailoring disaster preparedness considers age-specific needs)

    Hazard

    • Not explicitly defined in the text, but implied as a critical component of disaster risk.

    Vulnerability

    • Not explicitly defined in the text, but implied as a critical component of disaster risk.
    • Influenced by factors such as:
      • Economic Status of a Country (can influence the effect of disaster impact, varying across countries like the Philippines)

    Factors Underlying Disasters

    • Climate Change
    • Environmental Degradation
    • Globalized Economic Development
    • Poverty and Inequality
    • Poorly Planned and Managed Urban Development
    • Weak Governance
    • Geographical Location

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    Test your knowledge on identifying and describing risk factors underlying disasters. Learn how to utilize this knowledge in real-life situations to avoid harm and assure safety, while understanding the importance of disaster risk factors for mitigation purposes.

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