Earth's Layers and Tectonics

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What are the three distinguished layers of the Earth?

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The crust, the mantle, and the core.

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What is a disaster?

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A disaster can cause human fatalities, affects the integrity of the infrastructure, and disrupts basic services for long periods of time.

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Define hazard.

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Hazard refers to situations that pose a significant threat to life, health, property, and environment.

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What is vulnerability in the context of disasters?

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Vulnerability is the inability of a person or group to cope with the effects of a hostile environment.

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What does risk refer to?

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Risk is the potential to lose something, such as property or life.

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What is the definition of hazard?

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A hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons.

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What is the definition of risk in relation to hazards?

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Risk is the likelihood that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard.

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What does the term 'vulnerability' imply in disaster management?

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It assumes that a real disaster occurs when it strikes an underprivileged population.

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What is the NDRRMC?

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The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council plans and leads activities in communication, warning signals, emergency, transportation, evacuation, rescue, engineering, health, and rehabilitation.

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What is the role of PAGASA?

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PAGASA provides warnings about potential dangers from heavy rain, wind, and storm surge.