Understanding Vulnerability in the Philippines to Natural Disasters
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Understanding Vulnerability in the Philippines to Natural Disasters

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Which factor is not considered a Physical & Environmental Vulnerability Factor?

Knowledge & Awareness

Which category does not fall under Social Vulnerability Factors?

Sources of livelihood

Which example does not belong to Natural Hazards?

Terrorism

Which description does not relate to Human-induced Hazards?

<p>Beyond human control</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is essential for Factor-based Analysis in constructing community-based DRRM plans?

<p>Frequency of hazard occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a Hazard from a Disaster?

<p>The collision with people causing injury or loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to making the Philippines vulnerable to natural disasters?

<p>Its location in the western ring of the Pacific Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many typhoons enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) every year?

<p>Approximately 19-20</p> Signup and view all the answers

What wind systems bring in approximately 20 typhoons per year to the Philippines?

<p>Northeast monsoon and southwest monsoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vulnerable sector in the Philippines is characterized by being less socially mobile and less economically independent?

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

Why are Older People more prone to death and injury in disasters?

<p>They have complex medical needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group struggles with access to resources and protection during disasters?

<p>Select Migrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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