Disasters
What are some common natural disasters in the Philippines?
Typhoons, floods, volcanos, earthquakes
Why do people choses to live in the Philippines?
Because the land was very fertile
Is a hurricane a natural hazard?
No, it is a natural disaster
Can we prevent artificial risks?
Yes, if we change our way of treating the environment
What does the Philippines do before a storm?
They prepare by adding things to buildings that will weaken the effect of the damage
What are some common natural disasters in Canada?
Ice storms, floods, earthquakes
What are slums?
An urban area that is extremely poor and developed unofficially
What is the ring of fire?
A large and active fault that causes lots of earthquakes
Why is a disaster worse when the population is higher?
It causes more damage.
What does the Philippines do during a storm?
They send information to the public and evacuate
Why can't a natural disaster occur in an uninhabited area?
It is only a disaster if it affects a population and economy, otherwise its just nature being nature
Why is the Philippines a developing country?
Because the much of the population does not have an adequate standard of living.
What is a natural hazard?
a potential danger of a natural phenomenon that threatens agricultural space and a population.
What is an artificial risk?
a risk associated with human action that threatens agricultural space and a population.
What does the Philippines do after a storm?
They call for international aid and money
What kind of disaster the Philippines have that was the deadliest in its history?
a typhoon
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
How can developing countries recover from a natural disaster?
International aid
Give an example of an artificial risk
Oil spill, nuclear plant meltdown
Why are the Philippine's disaster plans not always effective for everyone?
The poorest people may not always get the information, or may be financially unable to move to safer areas
How does a disaster affect the economy?
It paralyses it because the country has to focus its resources on saving people and rebuilding.
Why are the poorest people the most at risk of natural disasters?
They are forced to live in the poorest areas that are at risk of natural hazards and disasters
Why do the poorest populations live in the areas with the highest natural hazards?
They can't afford to live in more expensive areas that are built in safer zones
Is climate change an artificial risk?
Yes, it is mainly caused by human activity
What is an archipelago?
A group of islands that make up a country