DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION

Activity 1
Direction: Indicate on the space provided for answer a whether each of the
following item is a hazard or a disaster. For answer in b (go to page 27-28 in
your book), choose whether it is hydrological, atmospheric, geologic,
biologic, or man-made.
1. A super typhoon with storm surge affecting Leyte
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
2. A typhoon passing over a remote and unpopulated island
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
3. A flood in a rural area which floods the roads but does not affect any
houses
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
4. A volcano erupting in isolation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
5. An avalanche in ski resort
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
6. An avalanche high on the mountain and slopes remote from any
settlement
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
7. A tsunami wave 5 m high off the coast of Japan
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
8. An earthquake in Kashmir, Northern Pakistan
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
9. A drought in Australia’s Outback (vast, remote, arid interior of Australia)
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
10. A landslide in a favela (slum area) in Rio de Janairo
a. ____________________
b. ____________________