20 questions
Which of the following is an example of geological hazard?
Storm Surge
Earthquake
Tropical Storm
Tornado
The level of harm by a hazard is governed by
Magnitude of the hazard
Frequency of the hazard
Intensity at the impact point
All of the above
What is the reason why people live in dangerous areas?
For the views
Because of cheap land
For the proximity to recreational opportunities
For all of the reasons
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?
They are exactly the same
Disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans
Hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans
Hurricanes and Tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards
What is a natural disaster?
A red letter day
A bad thing caused by a bad person
An event that causes suffering brought on by nature
An event that causes suffering brought on by an enemy
What are giant ocean-going waves that are caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruptions called?
Tsunamis
Earthquake
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
The level of risk of a disaster depends on
Nature of the hazard
Vulnerability of the elements which are affected
Economic value of the elements which are affected
All of the above
When does a hazard becomes a Disaster?
no vulnerable population
there is threat of damage or loss of lives or property
no hazard
Which is not an element of Disaster Risk?
vulnerability
hazard
exposure
relief
Determining areas prone to the impacts of earthquake, and then implementing land use regulation and planning for new developmental activities is known as...
Earthquake Diversion
Slope Stabilisation
Land Use Zoning
Insurance
Techniques that aims to stabilize an unstable or inadequately stable slope in an effort to reduce landslides is known as...
Slope Stabilisation
Lava Diversion
Earthquake resistant design
Insurance
Which of the following is NOT a type of earthquake resistant design?
Moment resisting frames
Shear walls and cross bracing
Horizontal frames (diaphragms)
Tall buildings
Which of the following is NOT a pre-management strategy to mitigate disasters?
Slope Stabilisation
Lava Diversion Channels
Tsunami Walls
Earthquake Resistant Buildings
Disaster Relief and Aid
Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of buying earthquake insurance?
If you cannot live in your home after an earthquake, you may get additional living expenses to live elsewhere while your home is being rebuilt.
In lower-risk zones, the cost is lower, so you won't be paying as much as people pay in high-risk zones.
If an earthquake causes property damage, you will be covered for repairs or a rebuild rather than losing everything.
You will have a high deductible to pay in addition to the one on your regular home insurance policy.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why technology such as QuakeAlert App might not be feasible for LIC's?
People in LIC's do not own cell phones.
Wifi connectivity might be weak/unavailable in LIC's
Technology used to monitor hazards such as earthquakes might not be available in LIC's
LIC's might not have enough investment to fund such projects.
Which of the following is an example of something that might not be covered by earthquake home insurance?
Damages to the house's foundations
Land within 8 metres of the house
Trees, gardens and landscaping
Water, drainage, gas, sewers and electrical connections that serve the house.
What does Optimal Mitigation when planning disaster mitigation strategies aim to do?
Minimises total cost but maximises expected loss.
Maximises total cost but minimises expected loss.
Maximises the total cost, the sum of the expected loss and the mitigation cost.
Minimizes the total cost, the sum of the expected loss and the mitigation cost.
What does hazard adaptation mean?
Pre-management strategies that are taken to prepare for and adjust the community to new conditions brought about by a natural hazards.
Actions that are taken to eliminate or reduce risks to life and property from natural hazards.
Actions that are taken to increase the costs associated with natural hazards.
Post-management strategies that are taken to prepare for and adjust the community to new conditions brought about by a natural hazards.
What does hazard mitigation mean?
Pre-management strategies that are taken to prepare for and adjust the community to new conditions brought about by a natural hazards.
Actions that are taken to eliminate or reduce risks to life and property from natural hazards.
Actions that are taken to increase the costs associated with natural hazards.
Post-management strategies that are taken to prepare for and adjust the community to new conditions brought about by a natural hazards.