3.1. Natural Hazards

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three components that define risk in disaster management?

   Hint

   Think of the acronym 'HEV'.

2. 2.

   Name one type of geological hazard.

   Hint

   Consider events related to the earth's crust.

3. 3.

   What are the components of disaster risk?

   • Hazard
   • Exposure
   • Vulnerability
   • Preparation
   • Response
   • Recovery
   • Impact
   • Cause
   • Effect

   Hint

   Remember the acronym 'HEV'.

4. 4.

   True or False: Natural hazards can only be caused by human activities.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the definitions of natural hazards.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario where a community frequently experiences floods but has no economic resources, analyze how this affects their disaster management approach.

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between resources and disaster strategies.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of climate change on hydro-meteorological hazards and their frequency.

   Hint

   Consider how changing conditions affect natural phenomena.