12 Questions
What are the three important elements that define disaster risk?
Exposure, Hazard, Vulnerability
Which group often faces heightened vulnerabilities in disasters due to social and cultural factors?
Children
How does the economic status of a country influence the impact of disasters?
It increases the impact
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as one underlying disaster in the text?
Religious Beliefs
What is one of the risk factors tailored according to age in disaster preparedness?
Age
Which element measures those who experience a disaster firsthand?
Exposure
What are the three important elements that define disaster risk?
Exposure, Hazard, Vulnerability
Who often faces heightened vulnerabilities in disasters due to social and cultural factors?
Children and elderly people
Which factor can influence the effect of the impact of a disaster based on the text?
Economic status of a country
What is one of the underlying disaster factors mentioned in the text?
Climate change
Tailoring disaster preparedness to age specific needs considers the vulnerabilities related to which age group?
Elderly individuals above 60
Which element measures those who face disasters firsthand according to the text?
Severity of Exposure
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
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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