Exposure and Vulnerability

Question 1

• A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or society causing widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts
• Natural and human induced events include typhoon, earthquake, landslide, and fire can cause disasters.

Answer 1

DISASTER

Question 2

The probability of harmful consequences or expected losses (deaths, injuries, livelihoods, assets, services)

Answer 2

DISASTER RISK

Question 3

A proactive approach being adopted where risks are reduced and managed.

Answer 3

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Question 4

A condition determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes which increase the susceptibility of a community to the impact of hazards.

Answer 4

VULNERABILITY

Question 5

It is the combination of a community’s strengths, characteristics, and resources that can be utilized to achieve certain goals.

Answer 5

CAPACITY

Question 6

refers to human-made environment of buildings and infrastructures

Answer 6

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VULNERABILITY

Question 7

pertains to the assets and resources of the community that are susceptible to disasters

Answer 7

ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY

Question 8

refers to the susceptibility of the population, the social institutions or organizations

Answer 8

SOCIAL VULNERABILITY

Question 9

what are the 3 different types of vulnerability?

PSE

Answer 9

• PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL VULNERABILITY
• SOCIAL VULNERABILITY
• ECONOMIC VULNERABILITY

Question 10

When does a natural event become a hazard?

Answer 10

natural events become a hazard when it has the potential to harm lives

Question 11

is anything that has the potential to induce harm or other adverse effects

Answer 11

HAZARD

Question 12

refers to the adverse effects posed by hazards

Answer 12

harm

Question 13

Radiation (ionizing and nonionizing), high exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet rays, temperature extremes, and constant loud noises

Answer 13

Physical

Question 14

Depends on the physical, chemical, and toxic properties of the chemical

Answer 14

Chemical

Question 15

Slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment malfunctions or breakdowns

Answer 15

Safety

Question 16

Bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans

Answer 16

Biological

Question 17

Repetitive movements, improper setup of workstation, poor design of equipment, workstation design

Answer 17

Ergonomic

Question 18

Shift work, workload, dealing the public, harassment, discrimination, threat of danger

Answer 18

Psychological

Question 19

what are the 6 types of hazards?

Answer 19

• Physical
• Chemical
• Safety
• Biological
• Ergonomic
• Psychological

Question 20

what is the first step in every effort to minimize the effects of disasters?

Answer 20

Being aware of the nature of hazards

Question 21

The ___ of disasters include traumatic injuries, emotional stress, epidemic diseases, and indigenous disease.

Answer 21

MEDICAL EFFECTS

Question 22

widespread disasters can destroy or damage facilities that may be critical not only in maintaining a safe environment and public order, but also in responding to the disaster.

Answer 22

DAMAGE TO CRITICAL FACILITIES

Question 23

almost all surface means of transportation within a community are disrupted by broken bridges and roads, and streets are rendered impassable by landslides or floods.

Answer 23

DISRUPTION OF TRANSPORTATION

Question 24

disasters disrupt economies as normal business operations and other economic activities are curtailed.

Answer 24

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Question 25

the poor are the most prone to disasters because of the structures they live in are unreinforced and poorly built.

Answer 25

SOCIAL AND POLITICAL IMPACT

Question 26

what are the 5 impact of disasters?

MDDES

Answer 26

• Medical Effect
• Damage to Critical Facilities
• Disruption of Transportation
• Economic Impact
• Social and Political Impact