JSS 1 Social and Citizenship Studies Flashcards: Hazards, Disaster Risks and Early Warning Signs

Question 1

What is a hazard?

Accepted Answer

a condition or event with the potential to cause harm

Question 2

In disaster studies, risk is the chance of loss arising from hazard, exposure and ____.

Accepted Answer

vulnerability

Question 3

Forecasting a hazard means ____.

Accepted Answer

estimating its likely occurrence using available information

Question 4

An early warning sign is information indicating that a hazard may ____.

Accepted Answer

occur soon

Question 5

Rapidly rising river levels can be an early warning sign of ____.

Accepted Answer

flooding

Question 6

Persistent smoke and unusual heat in a building may warn of ____.

Accepted Answer

fire

Question 7

Disaster damage to houses, roads and farms is classified as ____ loss.

Accepted Answer

physical

Question 8

Loss of income and interruption of trade are ____ effects of disaster.

Accepted Answer

economic

Question 9

Vulnerability describes a person or community’s ____.

Accepted Answer

susceptibility to harm

Question 10

The ability to resist, adapt to and recover from disaster is ____.

Accepted Answer

resilience

Question 11

An emergency is a serious situation requiring ____.

Accepted Answer

immediate action

Question 12

Moving people from a threatened area to safety is called ____.

Accepted Answer

evacuation

Question 13

People should respond to an official warning by following verified instructions and ____.

Accepted Answer

acting promptly

Question 14

A family copes better with disaster when it has emergency contacts and ____.

Accepted Answer

a practised plan

Question 15

Temporary shelter helps displaced people by providing immediate protection and ____.

Accepted Answer

basic needs

Question 16

Psychosocial support after disaster helps people manage grief, fear and ____.

Accepted Answer

stress

Question 17

Which source should be trusted for a flood warning: emergency agency, anonymous voice note, street rumour or an old message?

Accepted Answer

emergency agency

Question 18

A resilience video should show a risk, a safe response and ____.

Accepted Answer

how to recover or prepare

Question 19

An infographic is effective when information is accurate, brief and ____.

Accepted Answer

easy to understand

Question 20

If floodwater enters a street, the safest proposal is to ____.

Accepted Answer

move to higher ground and follow official guidance

Strong work.