Topic 2.3 - Common hazards in urban neighbourhoods

Question 1

Hazard definition

Answer 1

A hazard refers to a process, phenomenon, or a human activity that may cause loss of life, other health impacts, property damage, as well as social and economic consequences

Question 2

What are some common causes of fire hazards?

Answer 2

• unatended cooking
• faulty electrical appliances and wiring, which can ignite nearby materials, resulting in a fire

Question 3

2 types of impacts of fire hazards

Answer 3

1. Health impacts
2. Property damage

Question 4

what are the health impacts of fire hazards?

Answer 4

• people may suffer burns
• severe burns thay may lead to disabilities or death
• fumes from fire cause varioud health issues like headache, dizziness, weakness and confusion, making harder for people to escape a fire. These can also lead to loss of conciousness or death
• permanent damage to respiratory syystem
• breathing difficulties, which may lead to death
• death
  ( Name AT LEAST 4 of the impacts )

Question 5

Common causes of air pollution?

Answer 5

deforestation, emissions from vehicles

Question 6

what is the property damage impact caused by fires?

Answer 6

• Fires can destroy properties which leads to economic losses as goods, furniture and important documents may be destroyed
• Can lead to further costs as money in required to repair and buy damaged properties

Question 7

What is the type of impact caused by air pollution?

Answer 7

Health impact

Question 8

What are the health impacts caused by air pollution?

Answer 8

stress to heart and lungs, asthma in children, shortened life span and eye irritation

Question 9

What is the type of impact caused by traffic hazards?

Answer 9

health impact

Question 10

common causes of traffic hazards

Answer 10

speeding, red-light running, drink-driving