Module 3 Unit 2: Differences between Hazard and Disaster Flashcards
1
Q
It is something with the potential to cause harm
A
Hazard
2
Q
The severity of a Hazard is measured by:
A
Duration Magnitude Predictability Regularity Frequency Speed of onset Areal extent
3
Q
These are the kind of risks that subject mankind and his natural world to all kinds of tragic events that can end up taking everything
A
Disasters
4
Q
What makes communities and the environment vulnerable?
A
- Poverty
- Population explosion
- Lack of skills and social services
- A fragile community
- Weak economy
