Four Main Types Or Elements That Can Be Exposed To Hazards Flashcards

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Population density remoteness of a settlement, the site or location, design and materials for critical structure and for housing determine exposure.

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Physical

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2
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This refers to” The Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups”

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Social

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3
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Exposure is highly dependent upon the economic status of individuals communities and nations

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Economic

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4
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Activities that cause natural resource depletion and resource degradation are key

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Environmental

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5
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Are potentially damaging events, phenomena or human activities that cause loss of life injury, property damage, social and economic disruption

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Hazards

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6
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Is the totality of people, property, systems or other elements present

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Exposure

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7
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Is the concept that explains why communication is more or less at risk to a given hazard

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Vulnerability

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