ACTIVTY 1

Objective: Review disaster concepts and distinguish between the

various types of hazards. Indicate on the space provided for answer a
whether each of the following item is a hazard or a disaster. For answer
in b, choose whether it is hydrological, atmospheric, geologic, biologic,
or man-made.

1. A super typhoon with storm surge affecting Leyte.

a. DISASTER b. HYDROLOGICAL

2. A typhoon passing over a remote and unpopulated island

a. HAZARD b. ATMOSPHERIC

3. A flood in a rural area which floods the roads but does not affect any
houses
a. HAZARD b. MAN-MADE

4. A volcano erupting in isolation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

a. HAZARD b. GEOLOGIC

5. An avalanche in a ski resort

a. DISASTER b. MAN-MADE

6. An avalanche high on the mountain and slopes remote from any

settlement
a. HAZARD b. GEOLOGIC

7. A tsunami wave 5m high off the coast of Japan

a. DISASTER b. HYDROLOGICAL

8. An earthquake in Kashmir, Northern Pakistan

a. DISASTER b. GEOLOGIC

9. A drought in Australia’s Outback (vast remote, arid interior of Austarlia)

a. DISASTER b. GEOLOGIC

10. A landslide in a favela (slum area) in Rio de Janeiro

a. DISASTER b. GEOLOGICAL

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