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The Philippines is prone to natural disasters because it is located along the border of two tectonic plates on the 'Pacific Ring of Fire', which means it is also prone to ______ and volcanic eruptions.
The Philippines is prone to natural disasters because it is located along the border of two tectonic plates on the 'Pacific Ring of Fire', which means it is also prone to ______ and volcanic eruptions.
earthquakes
Types of Disasters caused by natural forces like typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruption etc. are called ______ Disasters.
Types of Disasters caused by natural forces like typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruption etc. are called ______ Disasters.
Natural
Disaster Risks refers to the potential disaster losses, in lives, health status, livelihoods, assets, and services which could occur in a community or society over some specified future time period. Disaster Risk Mathematical Equation: Hazard × Vulnerability × Exposure ÷ Capacity = Disaster ______.
Disaster Risks refers to the potential disaster losses, in lives, health status, livelihoods, assets, and services which could occur in a community or society over some specified future time period. Disaster Risk Mathematical Equation: Hazard × Vulnerability × Exposure ÷ Capacity = Disaster ______.
Risk
The event becomes a disaster when a hazardous event meets the vulnerable population. This is known as The ______ Disaster Model.
The event becomes a disaster when a hazardous event meets the vulnerable population. This is known as The ______ Disaster Model.
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Man-Made Disasters arise from ______ sources. For example: war, chemical spills, plane crashes etc.
Man-Made Disasters arise from ______ sources. For example: war, chemical spills, plane crashes etc.
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Disaster is a sudden, calamitous occurrence that causes great harm, injury, destruction, and devastation to life and property. The ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources to strengthen the readiness is defined as ______.
Disaster is a sudden, calamitous occurrence that causes great harm, injury, destruction, and devastation to life and property. The ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources to strengthen the readiness is defined as ______.
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Vulnerability defined as the inability or reduced capacity of a community or society to handle and recover from hazards refers to the ______
Vulnerability defined as the inability or reduced capacity of a community or society to handle and recover from hazards refers to the ______
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Exposure refers to people, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses, it refers to those who are ______
Exposure refers to people, property, systems, or other elements present in hazard zones that are thereby subject to potential losses, it refers to those who are ______
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Capacity refers to all strengths, attributes, and resources available within a community, organization or society to manage and reduce disaster risks and strengthen resilience if there are enough resources to lessen the impact of a disaster, it relates to ______
Capacity refers to all strengths, attributes, and resources available within a community, organization or society to manage and reduce disaster risks and strengthen resilience if there are enough resources to lessen the impact of a disaster, it relates to ______
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Climate change can increase disaster risk in a variety of ways – by altering the frequency and intensity of hazardous events, affecting vulnerability to hazards, and changing exposure patterns. Climate change is a factor that can increase ______ risk.
Climate change can increase disaster risk in a variety of ways – by altering the frequency and intensity of hazardous events, affecting vulnerability to hazards, and changing exposure patterns. Climate change is a factor that can increase ______ risk.
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Environmental Degradation, both a driver and consequence of disasters, reducing the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological needs. It is due to excessive use of natural resources like trees and many more, leading to ______.
Environmental Degradation, both a driver and consequence of disasters, reducing the capacity of the environment to meet social and ecological needs. It is due to excessive use of natural resources like trees and many more, leading to ______.
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Globalized Economic Development results in an increased polarization between the rich and poor on a global scale. It is the cause of the divide between the rich and poor, also known as ______.
Globalized Economic Development results in an increased polarization between the rich and poor on a global scale. It is the cause of the divide between the rich and poor, also known as ______.
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