DRR | Exposure and Vulnerability

Question 1

refers to the presence of people, livelihood, environmental services and resources, infrastructure, or economic, social, or cultural assets in places that could be adversely affected by physical events and which, thereby, are subject to potential future harm, loss, or damage.

Answer 1

exposure

Question 2

various elements exposed to hazard

Answer 2

physical hazard
cultural hazard
economic hazard
environmental hazard

Question 3

is defined as “a factor within the environment that can harm the body without necessarily touching it”

Answer 3

physical hazard

Question 4

also known as social hazards, result from your location, socioeconomic status, occupation and behavioral choices.

Answer 4

cultural hazard

Question 5

refers to major natural disasters which can and do have severe negative short-run economic impacts.

Answer 5

economic hazard

Question 6

refers to state of events which has the potential to threaten the surrounding natural environment and adversely affect people’s health.

Answer 6

environmental hazard

Question 7

is the state of susceptibility to harm from exposure to stresses associated with environmental and social change and from the absence of capacity to adapt.

Answer 7

vulnerability

Question 8

vulnerable sectors

Answer 8

agriculture and food

watersheds: forestry, biodiversity, and water resources

coastal and marine resources

human health

Question 9

The agriculture sector in the Philippines is highly dependent on a constant water supply and
unpredictable growing seasons.

Answer 9

agriculture and food

Question 10

these disrupt farming activities and hamper agricultural production resulting physical factors.

Answer 10

Climate-related changes

Question 11

Major river basins in the Philippines are considered the lifeblood of the Philippine economy. However, because of the pollution, unstable resource use and the additional pressure brought on by climate change, these areas have become less viable.

Answer 11

watersheds: forestry, biodiversity, and water resources

Question 12

Even without climate change, many parts of the Philippines coasts were already getting damaged and deteriorating due to natural causes or human-induced activities.

Answer 12

coastal and marine resources

Question 13

Infectious diseases that are climate-sensitive become vulnerabilities of a population that is threatened by the increasing frequency of extreme climate events.

Answer 13

human health

Question 14

human factors

Answer 14

wealth
education
governance
technology
age

Question 15

The poor are less able to afford housing and other infrastructure that can withstand extreme events, and less likely to have access to medical care.

Answer 15

wealth

Question 16

With _______, we can learn how to avoid or reduce many impacts. When populations include professionals trained in hazards, then these people can help the populations with their hazards preparations and responses.

Answer 16

education

Question 17

They can advance policies that reduce vulnerability. They ca support education and awareness efforts, as well as econom development to reduce poverty. They can foster socia networks and empower individuals and communities to he themselves to prepare for and respond to hazards.

Answer 17

governance

Question 18

It can improve our ability to forecast extreme events withstand the impacts of events, and recover afterwards Wealthier, more educated societies are more likely to hav more advance technology.

Answer 18

technology

Question 19

Children and the elderly tend to be more
vulnerable. They have less physical strength to survive disasters and are often more susceptible to certain diseases.

Answer 19

age

Question 20

is the land that water flows across or under on its way to a river.

Answer 20

A river basin