Key Terms (lesson 1-3)

Question 1

Natural Hazard

Answer 1

Natural events which are perceived to be a threat to people, the built environment that humans have had no affiliation with

Question 2

Hazards

Answer 2

Hazard is distinguished from an extreme event and a disaster.

Question 3

Disaster

Answer 3

Disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupts the functioning of a community

Question 4

Geophysical

Answer 4

Relates to the physics of the Earth

Question 5

Atmospheric

Answer 5

Relates to the atmosphere of the Earth

Question 6

Hydrological

Answer 6

Relates to the water of the Earth

Question 7

Adaptation

Answer 7

Adjusting their living conditions to reduce their levels of vulnerability

Question 8

Mitigation

Answer 8

Actions aimed at reducing the severity of an event and lessening the impact

Question 9

Management

Answer 9

Process of dealing with or controlling things or people

Question 10

Risk Sharing

Answer 10

Involving pre-arranged measures that aim to reduce the loss of life and property damage through public education

Question 11

Prediction

Answer 11

Methods of predicting hazards, warnings can be more precise and reach more people at risk

Question 12

Fatalism

Answer 12

The view that people cant do anything to stop the hazard and should just let it happen

Question 13

Fear

Answer 13

Perception that people feel vulnerable so they move away to a safer area

Question 14

Duration

Answer 14

The length of time the hazard lasts for

Question 15

Magnitude

Answer 15

The strength of the hazard

Question 16

Predictability

Answer 16

The prediction of the hazard