natural disasters

What defines a natural hazard?

• A natural event that poses a threat to human systems and people.

• Any extreme natural event, regardless of human impact.

• A human-caused event that impacts the environment.

• A natural event that only affects the physical landscape.

What are the two main components of a natural hazard?

• The physical event and its impact on the environment.

• The actual physical event or process and its potential impact on humans.

• The human response and the economic cost.

• The geological and meteorological factors.

Which of the following is generally NOT considered a natural hazard?

• Volcanic eruptions.

• Oil spills.

• Droughts.

• Cyclones.

Which of the following is a dimension geographers use to evaluate a natural hazard?

• Political stability.

• Cultural significance.

• Magnitude.

• Biodiversity.

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What traditional knowledge helped the Onge tribe survive the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami?

• Knowledge of building floating homes.

• Oral traditions about tsunamis and ground shaking.

• Advanced warning systems from neighboring islands.

• Ability to swim long distances to safety.

How is resilience defined in disaster preparedness?

• A system's ability to prevent all natural disasters.

• A system's ability to absorb shocks and disturbances, but still maintain its current functioning and bounce back from adverse events.

• The speed at which external aid arrives after a disaster.

• The total financial resources available for reconstruction.

How did traditional open spaces in older historic towns in Nepal contribute to social resilience during the 2015 Gorkha earthquake?

• They were used as sites for new construction projects.

• They served as evacuation sites and refuge for households.

• They were converted into temporary marketplaces.

• They were primarily used for agricultural purposes.

What characteristic of traditional architecture in older historic towns in Nepal contributes to earthquake resilience?

• Use of lightweight, flexible materials like bamboo.

• Mixed timber and masonry construction designed to absorb external forces and withstand displacement.

• Deep foundations extending far into the bedrock.

• Construction of buildings with very few windows.