5. Characteristics of Hazards in Disaster Risk Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define the term 'hazard'.

   Hint

   Think about examples like earthquakes or storms.

2. 2.

   What are the three types of hazards?

   Hint

   Remember the acronym 'NTH'.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?

   • Natural
   • Technological
   • Cultural

   Hint

   Think about the NTH categories.

4. 4.

   True or False: Vulnerability refers to the capability of a population to withstand hazards.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what vulnerability protects against.

5. 5.

   Consider a region that faces both earthquakes and floods. How should the local government prioritize disaster preparedness tools to address these different hazards effectively?

   Hint

   Think about the specific response options available for each hazard.

6. 6.

   Analyze a historical disaster event and discuss its contributions to disaster risk management policies in affected regions. How do characteristics of the hazard play a role in these policies?

   Hint

   Look at case studies for concrete examples.