Cacao Seeds and By-Products in Jam Making
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What type of event is a natural disaster?

  • Scheduled
  • Planned
  • Expected
  • Unexpected (correct)
  • Which of the following is an example of a man-caused disaster?

  • Storm surges that flood coastal areas
  • Landslides on mining sites
  • Oil spills from shipping boats
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of natural hazard that can cause a disaster?

  • Earthquake
  • Car accident (correct)
  • Typhoon
  • Tornado
  • Which of the following is NOT an effect of disasters?

    <p>Sustained public attention during the recovery phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm?

    <p>Hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is also known as the 'Ring of Fire' where about 99% of the world's earthquakes occur?

    <p>Ring of Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following images depicts a natural disaster?

    <p>The image of the volcanic eruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a man-made disaster from a natural disaster?

    <p>Man-made disasters are caused by human activities or technological failures, while natural disasters are caused by natural processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of disaster management involves the development of plans and strategies to mitigate the impact of potential disasters?

    <p>Mitigation phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of natural disasters on communities?

    <p>Disruption of essential services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a man-made hazard?

    <p>Chemical spills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a natural disaster that distinguishes it from a man-made disaster?

    <p>Natural disasters are caused by natural processes beyond human control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two large categories into which disasters can be divided based on the text?

    <p>Natural Disasters and Man-made Disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of disaster is characterized by events like earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions?

    <p>Rapid Onset Disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of disaster is caused by identifiable intentional or non-intentional human actions?

    <p>Technological/Industrial Disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a disaster with progressive onset as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Drought leading to famine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of disaster poses threats involving nuclear, biological, and chemical agents for developing mass destruction weapons?

    <p>Terrorism/Violence Disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What increases the risk for industrial disasters according to the text?

    <p>Unregulated industrialization and inadequate safety standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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