Week 12 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hazard? what are some examples that may arise due to climate change?(3)
A
- Floods/Droughts
- Earthquakes
- Hurricanes, typhoons
2
Q
What is Exposure how does it relate to Climate Change?
A
The presence of people, livilyhoods etc. to places that can be negatively affected by hazards.
3
Q
What is Vulnerability an and how does it relate to climate change?
A
Predisposition to be adversely affected or weakness in a security program.
or Harzard Susceptibility
4
Q
What are the risks associated with Climate change?
A
The potential loss damage or destruction of an asset as a reult of a threat exploiting vulnerability
5
Q
What is Resilience?
A
The ability of a system to withstand the effects of a hazardous event in a timely and efficient manner.
