A super typhoon with storm surge affecting Leyte is a disaster as it impacts people and property. A typhoon passing over a remote area without people is a hazard as it does not affect people. A flood in a rural area that floods roads but does not impact houses is a hazard as it causes minimal disruption.

6. ACTIVITY 1Identify the whether the following item is a hazard or a disaster.
1. A super typhoon with storm surge affecting Leyte.
A.
Hazard
B. Disaster

7. 2. A typhoon passing over remote and unpopulated area.
A.
Hazard
B. Disaster

8. 3. A flood in rural area which floods the road but does not affect
any houses.
A.
Hazard
B. Disaster

9. 4. A volcano erupting in isolation in the middle of the Pacific
Ocean.
A.
Hazard
B. Disaster

10. 5. An avalanche in a ski resort.
A.
Hazard
B. Disaster

27. ACTIVITY 2