Question 1

Which of the following is not one of Public Safety Canada's four pillars of emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Public Safety Canada's four pillars of emergency management are prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Evacuation is a component of the response phase.

Question 2

Based on insurance industry records of economic loss from natural disasters,28 of the 40 most expensive disasters between 1970 and 2013 were __________________.

Accepted Answer

The statement indicates that natural disasters that caused economic loss, which would be covered by insurance, were considered. Among these disasters, storms were the most frequent cause of economic loss as they topped the list with 28 out of 40. Therefore, the answer is C (storms).

Question 3

Which of the following communities are at the highest risk?

Accepted Answer

Communities with high vulnerability are at greater risk, and when combined with a moderate magnitude event, the risk is significantly increased.

Question 4

The overall increase in Canadian natural disasters from 1900 to 2013 is due mainly to ___________.

Accepted Answer

According to the information given, the overall increase in natural disasters in Canada from 1900 to 2013 is mainly due to weather-related disasters, such as hurricanes, floods, and storms. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 5

Sites with natural hazards need to be studied and their risk evaluated to prevent a natural disaster.The frequency of an event is __________.

Accepted Answer

The frequency of an event refers to how often it occurs within a specific time period, which aligns with choice A.

Question 6

Based on data for 2013,the continent of _______________ experienced the greatest loss of life from natural disasters.

Accepted Answer

According to data from 2013, Asia experienced the greatest loss of life from natural disasters, with over 21,000 reported fatalities. Other continents had significantly lower numbers, with Africa reporting the second highest loss of life at just over 1,000 fatalities.

Question 7

The return period of a disaster is the average number of years __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The return period of a disaster is...

Question 8

Van der Vink's study compared deaths by natural disaster to the levels of _______ and _______.

Accepted Answer

Van der Vink's study compared deaths by natural disaster to the levels of democracy and economic development.

Question 9

The greatest insurance dollar losses as a result of natural disasters for the period 1970-2013 occurred in ______________.

Accepted Answer

According to data compiled by Munich Re, the largest reinsurer in the world, the United States experienced the greatest insurance dollar losses from natural disasters between 1970 and 2013. The losses totaled $2.9 trillion, followed by Japan with $1.3 trillion and China with $500 billion.

Question 10

At present,the world population of humans grows by over ______ million per year.

Accepted Answer

The current global human population grows by over 80 million per year, reflecting the difference between the number of births and the number of deaths.

Question 11

Most of the 40 deadliest disasters between 1970 and 2013 occurred in a belt running through Japan,China,Bangladesh,India,Iran and Turkey.This area was particularly vulnerable because ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The area mentioned has a high population density, which increases the impact of natural disasters, leading to higher casualties and damage.

Question 12

During the last half of the 20^th century,earthquakes,tsunami,and ______________ account for the majority of deaths from natural disasters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the last half of the 20^th...

Question 13

The amount of water recommended for a home emergency kit is ____________.

Accepted Answer

The recommended amount of water for a home emergency kit is 2 litres per person per day.

Question 14

The rapid increase in human population during the past several centuries is an example of ________________ growth.

Accepted Answer

Exponential growth is when a population increases rapidly over time, with the rate of growth increasing over time as well. This is a good description of the rapid increase in human population over the past few centuries. Linear growth would be a constant rate of growth, algebraic growth could refer to any type of growth that can be represented by an equation, parabolic growth would be a growth rate that initially increases and then slows down, and integrated growth is not a term commonly used in population biology.

Question 15

Which of the following statements best explains the trends shown in Figure 1.8?

Accepted Answer

The graph shows an increase in weather-related disasters, which can be explained by population growth and the impact of television and Internet reporting. It is unlikely that global warming is solely responsible for this trend, and the trends shown in the graph are not necessarily unlike global trends in natural disasters. The graph does not provide evidence to suggest that Canadian society has adapted more than adequately to extreme weather events.

Question 16

The effects of a natural disaster are in part determined by the extent of a community's vulnerability to the hazard.Which of the following increases vulnerability?

Accepted Answer

Apathy increases vulnerability as people tend to forget the tragedies of the past, which leads to complacency and lack of preparedness for future hazards. Apathy can also result in inadequate funding for disaster preparedness and response measures. Options A, B, and C decrease vulnerability by improving preparedness and reducing the impact of hazards. Option E describes the nature of the natural event but does not affect vulnerability on its own.

Question 17

Canada's costliest natural disasters (insured cost only)do not make the international list because:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Canada's costliest natural disasters (insured cost only)do...

Question 18

The world population of humans is growing at a rate of ______% per year.

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, the world population growth rate is currently approximately 1.2% per year.

Question 19

As of 2011 the human population of the world was ______________.

Accepted Answer

As of 2011, the human population of the world was 7 billion. This is based on the United Nations' estimate in 2011, which stated that the global population had surpassed 7 billion people. Therefore, the correct answer is B. The other options are not accurate estimates of the world population in 2011.

Question 20

Which of the following is the best definition for a natural disaster?

Accepted Answer

A natural disaster is an event that causes significant human mortality or economic damage due to a natural event such as a hurricane, earthquake, or flood. Option C accurately defines this concept as it includes the key elements of high death toll or economic losses triggered by natural events.

Quiz 1: A Global and Canadian Outlook on Natural Disasters

Which of the following is not one of Public Safety Canada's four pillars of emergency management?

Based on insurance industry records of economic loss from natural disasters,28 of the 40 most expensive disasters between 1970 and 2013 were __________________.

Which of the following communities are at the highest risk?

The overall increase in Canadian natural disasters from 1900 to 2013 is due mainly to ___________.

Sites with natural hazards need to be studied and their risk evaluated to prevent a natural disaster.The frequency of an event is __________.

Based on data for 2013,the continent of _______________ experienced the greatest loss of life from natural disasters.

The return period of a disaster is the average number of years __________________.

Van der Vink's study compared deaths by natural disaster to the levels of _ and _.

The greatest insurance dollar losses as a result of natural disasters for the period 1970-2013 occurred in ______________.

At present,the world population of humans grows by over ______ million per year.

Most of the 40 deadliest disasters between 1970 and 2013 occurred in a belt running through Japan,China,Bangladesh,India,Iran and Turkey.This area was particularly vulnerable because ____________________.

During the last half of the 20^th century,earthquakes,tsunami,and ______________ account for the majority of deaths from natural disasters.

The amount of water recommended for a home emergency kit is ____________.

The rapid increase in human population during the past several centuries is an example of ________________ growth.

Which of the following statements best explains the trends shown in Figure 1.8?

The effects of a natural disaster are in part determined by the extent of a community's vulnerability to the hazard.Which of the following increases vulnerability?

Canada's costliest natural disasters (insured cost only) do not make the international list because:

The world population of humans is growing at a rate of ______% per year.

As of 2011 the human population of the world was ______________.

Which of the following is the best definition for a natural disaster?

Quiz 1: A Global and Canadian Outlook on Natural Disasters

Which of the following is not one of Public Safety Canada's four pillars of emergency management?

Based on insurance industry records of economic loss from natural disasters,28 of the 40 most expensive disasters between 1970 and 2013 were __________________.

Which of the following communities are at the highest risk?

The overall increase in Canadian natural disasters from 1900 to 2013 is due mainly to ___________.

Sites with natural hazards need to be studied and their risk evaluated to prevent a natural disaster.The frequency of an event is __________.

Based on data for 2013,the continent of _______________ experienced the greatest loss of life from natural disasters.

The return period of a disaster is the average number of years __________________.

Van der Vink's study compared deaths by natural disaster to the levels of _______ and _______.

The greatest insurance dollar losses as a result of natural disasters for the period 1970-2013 occurred in ______________.

At present,the world population of humans grows by over ______ million per year.

Most of the 40 deadliest disasters between 1970 and 2013 occurred in a belt running through Japan,China,Bangladesh,India,Iran and Turkey.This area was particularly vulnerable because ____________________.

During the last half of the 20th century,earthquakes,tsunami,and ______________ account for the majority of deaths from natural disasters.

The amount of water recommended for a home emergency kit is ____________.

The rapid increase in human population during the past several centuries is an example of ________________ growth.

Which of the following statements best explains the trends shown in Figure 1.8?

The effects of a natural disaster are in part determined by the extent of a community's vulnerability to the hazard.Which of the following increases vulnerability?

Canada's costliest natural disasters (insured cost only) do not make the international list because:

The world population of humans is growing at a rate of ______% per year.

As of 2011 the human population of the world was ______________.

Which of the following is the best definition for a natural disaster?

Van der Vink's study compared deaths by natural disaster to the levels of _ and _.

During the last half of the 20^th century,earthquakes,tsunami,and ______________ account for the majority of deaths from natural disasters.