F4 Natural Hazards 1
F4: Natural Hazards- Terms and Definitions
- 1.
A natural process which can cause loss of life, injury, and damage to property is
- A.
A natural disaster
- B.
A natural hazard
- C.
A risk
- D.
Indicates the vulnerability of a person or place
Correct Answer
B. A natural hazardExplanation
A hazard is the potential to cause loss of life or property.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is this diagram indicate?
- A.
When hazardous event and people come into contact then the population is vulnerable
- B.
There is no interaction between hazardous events and the vulnerable population
- C.
If the hazardous event and the population come into contact then a disaster occurs
- D.
The equation between the hazard and the population depends on size of the venn diagram
Correct Answer
C. If the hazardous event and the population come into contact then a disaster occursExplanation
This is the disaster equation which shows the relationship between a hazard, disaster and human vulnerability. When a hazard and a population come into contact a disaster occurs.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The severity of the disaster increases the more vulnerable the human population.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement implies that the severity of a disaster is directly proportional to the vulnerability of the human population affected by it. This means that if a population is more vulnerable, such as lacking resources, infrastructure, or preparedness, the impact of a disaster will be more severe. Conversely, if a population is less vulnerable, the impact of the disaster will be less severe. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is this diagram illustrating with regard to hazards?
- A.
The band of tolerance
- B.
The damage threshold
- C.
The damage threshold and the band of tolerance
- D.
The degree of risk and the vulnerability range of an area
Correct Answer
C. The damage threshold and the band of toleranceExplanation
Societies are able to absorb some disasters as part of their normal day to day lives. Events that are extreme, goes beyond their tolerance level.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following are indirect losses from a hazard or disaster?
- A.
Disease
- B.
Aid
- C.
Deaths
- D.
Loss of employment
Correct Answer(s)
A. Disease
D. Loss of employmentExplanation
Indirect losses from a hazard or disaster refer to the consequences that occur as a result of the primary event. In this case, disease can be considered an indirect loss because it may spread due to unsanitary conditions or lack of access to healthcare facilities. Loss of employment is also an indirect loss as it may result from the destruction of businesses or infrastructure. Deaths, on the other hand, are considered direct losses as they are the immediate result of the hazard or disaster. Aid, while important in mitigating the impact of a disaster, is not considered an indirect loss.Rate this question:
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