Unit 2

Question 1

can also be defined as lack of power to be safe in times of disasters

Answer 1

Vulnerability

Question 2

A characteristic which make the element concerned susceptible to the forces or impacts of the gazard

Answer 2

Hazard specific

Question 3

A place or area become susceptible to hazards

Answer 3

Setting- specific

Question 4

pertains to potential damages a hazard can do to physical structures including buildings, houses, and transportation systems (roads, railways, airports, and seaports

Answer 4

Physical vulnerability

Question 5

is defined as “the people’s capacity to anticipate, cope with, resist and recover from impacts of natural hazards” (Wisher, et al. 2004).

Answer 5

Social vulnerability

Question 6

There are many factors affecting the social vulnerability of a certain community or group such as

Answer 6

economic status,
ethnicity,
gender,
age,
religion,
and disability

Question 7

might not be vulnerable to hazards because they are equipped and prepared

Answer 7

Powerful people

Question 8

might not be vulnerable to hazards because they are equipped and prepared

Answer 8

Poor

Question 9

Impactsof the earth movemonets

Answer 9

Tectonic hazqrds

Question 10

Impacts of weather conditions

Answer 10

Climatic hazards