Lesson 8

Question 1

the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset, that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard

Answer 1

Vulnerability

Question 2

The more a community is exposed to ______________, the higher is the disaster risk or higher chance disaster occurrence.

Answer 2

Hazard factors

Question 3

depends mostly on how they mitigate, respond and recover

Answer 3

Vulnerability

Question 4

any impending danger is ______

Answer 4

Hazard

Question 5

is a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage

Answer 5

Hazard

Question 6

______________________ can make a community vulnerable.

Answer 6

Exposure to hazard

Question 7

While ___________ and ___________ on the other hand are distinct. A certain community can be exposed but it does not mean that it is vulnerable.

Answer 7

Exposure and Vulnerability

Question 8

depends on the preparedness and readiness to a particular hazard of the community

Answer 8

Vulnerability

Question 9

However, to become vulnerable, it must be exposed to _________ first.

Answer 9

Hazard

Question 10

Is the presence of elements at risk or chance of being harmed from a natural or man-made hazard event

Answer 10

Exposure

Question 11

elements included in the exposure are:

Answer 11

individuals, households, or communities, properties, buildings and structures, and agricultural commodities, livelihoods, public facilities, infrastructures, and environmental assets