Natural Hazards and Disaster Preparedness

What defines a natural hazard?

• An event caused by human actions that harms the environment.

• An extreme natural event that threatens human systems and people.

• A natural event that only affects plants and animals.

• A disaster caused by human error, such as a nuclear accident.

What two main parts make up a natural hazard?

• The location and the time it happens.

• The actual physical event and its possible impact on people.

• The money it costs and how many people are affected.

• How quickly it starts and how long it lasts.

Which type of event is NOT listed as a driver of physical events that cause natural hazards?

• Meteorological events (like heat waves and cyclones).

• Geological events (like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions).

• Biological events (like pandemics and disease outbreaks).

• Hydrological events (like floods and droughts).

When evaluating a natural hazard, which of these is a key dimension geographers consider?

• The political system of the affected area.

• The cultural traditions of the local population.

• The magnitude of the event.

• The average income of the residents.

How did the Onge tribe on the Andaman & Nicobar Islands survive the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?

• They built strong concrete shelters.

• They received early warnings from modern technology.

• They followed oral traditions to move to higher ground.

• They were evacuated by government agencies.

In disaster preparedness, what does "resilience" mean for a system?

• Its ability to completely avoid all natural disasters.

• Its ability to absorb shocks and disturbances, maintain functioning, and bounce back.

• Its ability to predict future natural events with 100% accuracy.

• Its ability to relocate its entire population after a disaster.

What type of construction is used in traditional Nepalese architecture to make buildings earthquake-resilient?

• Steel-reinforced concrete frames.

• Mixed timber and masonry construction.

• Lightweight bamboo structures.

• Underground bunkers.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor involved in preparing for and responding to disaster risks?

• Understanding and forecasting natural events.

• Public perception and risk communication.

• The capacity to implement different strategies.

• Relying solely on historical data without modern forecasting.