Natural MITIGATION and Adaptation

What is a natural hazard?

• A man-made event causing destruction

• A natural event that can cause harm or damage

• An accidental human mistake

• A government emergency response

What does mitigation aim to do?

• Respond to disasters

• Eliminate all hazards

• Reduce the impact before disasters occur

• Warn people after disasters

What is one example of a natural hazard?

• Deforestation

• Typhoon

• Traffic accident

• Air pollution

Which of the following best explains the difference between mitigation and adaptation?

• Mitigation happens after a disaster; adaptation happens before.

• Mitigation helps stop disasters; adaptation helps people survive them.

• Mitigation prevents or reduces harm; adaptation helps people cope.

• Adaptation prevents hazards entirely; mitigation helps people move away.

Why are early warning systems important in hazard management?

• They help prevent hazards from happening

• They increase the strength of response teams

• They provide advance notice and help reduce harm

• They guarantee complete safety

Which of the following best supports a resilient community?

• Building houses near rivers

• Ignoring risk zones

• Having disaster drills and evacuation plans

• Relying solely on weather forecasts

Which of the following is not a natural hazard?

• Landslide

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Fire caused by faulty wiring

Which of the following is not an example of adaptation?

• Building homes on stilts in flood zones

• Using drought-resistant crops

• Setting up early warning systems

• Constructing dams to control rivers

Which of the following is not a goal of mitigation?

• To reduce damage from hazards

• To ignore early warning signs

• To prevent or minimize disaster impact

• To strengthen buildings against earthquakes

A village is located near a volcano. Residents prepare evacuation routes, train for emergencies, and install an alert system. What strategy are they using?

• Mitigation

• Adaptation

• Ignorance

• Migration