Lesson 2 - Exposure and Vulnerability

Question 1

Refers to the “elements of risk” from a hazardous event

Answer 1

Exposure

Question 2

Elements Exposed to Hazards

Answer 2

1. Human beings
2. Habitats and communities
3. Buildings and structures
4. Public facilities and infrastructure assets ( including roads, power lines, waterworks, and energy sources)
5. Transportation and communication systems, including the Internet
6. Agricultural commodities
7. Economic activities (trade, marketing, distribution of commodities
8. Environmental or natural resources

Question 3

• Means “the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard.” (UNISDR)
• The degree of loss resulting from a potentially damaging phenomenon or hazard.

Answer 3

VULNERABILITY

Question 4

TYPES
of VULNERABILITY

Answer 4

• Physical Vulnerability
• Social Vulnerability
• Economic Vulnerability
• Environmental Vulnerability

Question 6

Determined by factors such as population density levels, the strength, and durability of structures located in an area, and accessibility to roads and transport networks.

Answer 6

Physical Vulnerability

Question 7

Refers to the level of awareness and preparedness of individuals, families, and communities to respond to the adverse effect of hazards

Answer 7

Social Vulnerability

Question 8

Determined by economic status of people and the degree of progress and security enjoyed by a community prior to the exposure to hazards like floods and fires

Answer 8

Economic Vulnerability

Question 9

Happens when the natural resources of an area is exhausted and can no longer sustain the needs of a community

Answer 9

Environmental Vulnerability

Question 10

Three Demographic Factors

Answer 10

• Population Density
• Population Age
• Population Distribution

Question 11

For a densely populated area like highly urbanized cities, a very efficient disaster response and risk management system should be in place

Answer 11

Population Density

Question 12

A locale that has very young or very old population is more difficult to move and is less likely to respond to hazards well than the rest of the populace

Answer 12

Population Age

Question 13

Sound urban or area planning can evenly distribute the growing population of a locale.

Answer 13

Population Distribution