Hazards

Question 1

What is a Natural Hazard?

Answer 1

those caused in nature by elements of weather, tectonic activity and coastal influences

Question 2

What are manmade hazards?

Answer 2

those caused by human activities which may occur because of negligence or intent of causing harm, E.g., bombs, chemical explosions, pests and diseases, cyber crime

Question 3

Examples of natural hazards?

Answer 3

drought, floods,
hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, landslides

Question 4

Examples of manmade hazards?

Answer 4

Social Unrest, Wars, cybercrime, chemical explosions, coups, terrorism and oil spills

Question 5

What is a hazard?

Answer 5

any event that can cause injury or death, meaning that it has the potential to be dangerous or result in negative consequences

Question 6

What is a disaster?

Answer 6

a sudden extremely unfortunate event that results in negative consequences

Question 7

What is mitigation?

Answer 7

any activities which can be completed to reduce or prevent the impact of a hazardous event

Question 8

What is risk?

Answer 8

the chance or the potential that a hazard will occur and cause harm to someone.

Question 9

What is disaster preparedness?

Answer 9

activities taken by a population to deal with or cope with a possible disaster