Hazards

Question 1

define natural hazard

Answer 1

an event that is perceived to be a threat to people, the built and natural environment

Question 2

3 hazard types

Answer 2

geophysical, hydrological, atmospheric

Question 3

define vulnerability

Answer 3

susceptibility to loss caused by a hazard impact

Question 4

define risk

Answer 4

the expected losses resulting from interactions between hazards and vulnerable conditions

Question 5

define disaster

Answer 5

the realisation of risk

Question 6

define coping capacity/resilience

Answer 6

the strengths and resources available within a community that reduce the level of risk or effects of a disaster

Question 7

describe fatalism

Answer 7

an optimistic, accepting approach, where people may believe that hazards are a part of life or an ‘act of God’

Question 8

describe domination

Answer 8

hazards are predictable and better understood by scientific research

Question 9

describe adaption

Answer 9

hazards can be influenced by natural and human events, we can change our lives to reduce the impacts

Question 10

define community preparedness/risk sharing

Answer 10

prearranged measures to reduce loss through public education and awareness programs, evacuation procedures and provision of emergency resources

Question 11

the 4 steps of the hazard management cycle

Answer 11

mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery