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What are the three important elements that define disaster risk?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as one underlying disaster in the text?
What is one of the risk factors tailored according to age in disaster preparedness?
What is one of the risk factors tailored according to age in disaster preparedness?
Which element measures those who experience a disaster firsthand?
Which element measures those who experience a disaster firsthand?
What are the three important elements that define disaster risk?
What are the three important elements that define disaster risk?
Who often faces heightened vulnerabilities in disasters due to social and cultural factors?
Who often faces heightened vulnerabilities in disasters due to social and cultural factors?
Which factor can influence the effect of the impact of a disaster based on the text?
Which factor can influence the effect of the impact of a disaster based on the text?
What is one of the underlying disaster factors mentioned in the text?
What is one of the underlying disaster factors mentioned in the text?
Tailoring disaster preparedness to age specific needs considers the vulnerabilities related to which age group?
Tailoring disaster preparedness to age specific needs considers the vulnerabilities related to which age group?
Which element measures those who face disasters firsthand according to the text?
Which element measures those who face disasters firsthand according to the text?
Flashcards
Disaster Risk Elements
Disaster Risk Elements
Three components defining disaster risk: Exposure, Hazard, Vulnerability.
Heightened Vulnerabilities
Heightened Vulnerabilities
Groups like children face increased risks in disasters due to social factors.
Economic Status Impact
Economic Status Impact
Higher economic status of a country often increases disaster impact severity.
Non-Factor in Disasters
Non-Factor in Disasters
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Age as Risk Factor
Age as Risk Factor
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Exposure Element
Exposure Element
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Severity of Exposure
Severity of Exposure
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Elderly Vulnerabilities
Elderly Vulnerabilities
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Underlying Disaster Factors
Underlying Disaster Factors
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Social and Cultural Factors
Social and Cultural Factors
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Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness
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Risk Factors Adaptation
Risk Factors Adaptation
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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.
