DRRR-QUIZ2

What is a hazard?

• A hazard is a potential source of harm.

• A hazard is a guaranteed source of safety.

• A hazard is a type of protective equipment.

• A hazard is an unavoidable event.

How can exposure to hazards affect a community?

• Exposure to hazards strengthens social ties in a community.

• Exposure to hazards can improve community health.

• Exposure to hazards has no effect on the economy.

• Exposure to hazards can negatively impact health, safety, economy, and social cohesion in a community.

What are some examples of elements at risk from hazards?

• Natural resources, infrastructure, human health, ecosystems.

• Weather patterns

• Cultural practices

• Historical events

Define vulnerability in the context of hazards.

• Vulnerability is the complete absence of risk from hazards.

• Vulnerability refers to the strength of a community against hazards.

• Vulnerability is the susceptibility to harm from hazards, influenced by factors like exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity.

• Vulnerability is the ability to withstand hazards without any impact.

How does increased exposure to hazards affect disaster risk?

• Increased exposure to hazards only affects economic factors, not disaster risk.

• Increased exposure to hazards raises disaster risk.

• Increased exposure to hazards decreases disaster risk.

• Increased exposure to hazards has no effect on disaster risk.

What are the potential consequences of a hazard event?

• Enhanced public health services

• Improved infrastructure

• Potential consequences of a hazard event include damage to property, loss of life, environmental impact, economic loss, and social disruption.

• Increased community engagement

What role do human behaviors play in creating hazards?

• Human behaviors have no impact on hazards.

• Hazards are only caused by natural events.

• Safety measures eliminate all risks.

• Human behaviors can create hazards by neglecting safety, taking risks, and making poor decisions.

How can communities prepare for potential hazards?

• Ignoring the risks and hoping for the best

• Waiting for government assistance only

• Communities can prepare for potential hazards by developing emergency plans and conducting training.

• Building more shopping malls in the area

What is the difference between natural and man-made hazards?

• Natural hazards are caused by natural processes, while man-made hazards result from human actions.

• Natural hazards are always more destructive than man-made hazards.

• Natural hazards can be controlled by human intervention.

• Man-made hazards occur due to natural disasters.

Why is it important to assess vulnerability in a community?

• It is important to assess vulnerability in a community to identify at-risk populations and enhance resilience against hazards.

• To reduce the population size in the community.

• To increase funding for local businesses.

• To promote tourism in the area.