Lesson 9

Question 1

___________ tell us how faster a hazard can be.

Answer 1

Speed

Question 2

_____________ is how we manage the effect of a hazard.

Answer 2

Manageability

Question 3

How often an area hit by calamity is called ____________.

Answer 3

Frequency

Question 4

Classification of hazards

Answer 4

Natural
Quasi Natural
Technological or Man-made

Question 5

______________ is an important characteristic for analyzing hazards since only occurrences exceeding some defined level of magnitude are considered hazardous.

Answer 5

Magnitude

Question 6

____________ depends on how long the hazard affects an area. The greater the event, the bigger the possible potential destruction.

Answer 6

Duration

Question 7

__________ same as frequency it takes about the returning period of a hazard.

Answer 7

Probability

Question 8

____________ is a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage. (UNISDR2009 adapted by Philippines DRR Law, 2010)

Answer 8

Hazard