DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION REVIEW QUIZ - take the quiz

What type of hazard is a drought?

______ takes place in water-saturated soil and sediments that an earthquake greatly disturbs. Hence, the stability of the soil is compromise.

It happens due to the sudden collapse of caves and mines.

FAULTS structure along which we expect displacement to occur.

It is utilized to provide information on the potential damage effects of a volcanic eruption that can be used as a basis for disaster mitigation plans of locality, including the identification of areas to be evacuated, evacuation routes, and evacuation centers.

It is composed of volcanic particles and originate directly or indirectly from volcanic actions.

Temperatures may be as 900 degrees Celsius/cold steam.

produced by explosive volcanicactivity or magma ejected beneath the crust.

_______ are thought of as the rumblings, shaking of the ground, or rolling of the earth’s surface.

It is defined as a natural process orvent that is potentially damaging in that may in result in loss of life or injury, loss or property, socio- economic destruction or environmental degration.

The degree to which elements such as people and properties are at risk to potential losses due to a particular hazard.

What is the name of a natural disaster caused by an earthquake?

_____ is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone.

It is type of disaster that is directly traced to human actions, whether accidental or intentional.

Disasters include cyclones, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and drought because of the large scale of their impact.

This Refers to the inability of people, organizations, and societies to withstand adverse impacts to hazards due to characteristics inherent in social interactions, institutions and system of cultura values.

______ are a result of physical factors that can result in musculoskeletal injuries. For example, a poor workstation setup in an office, poor posture and manual handling.

Type of hazard that include viruses, bacteria, insects, animals that can cause adverse health impacts.

________ Hazards such as smog or desertification arise through the interaction of natural processes and human activities

What type of hazard is a volcanic eruption?