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What type of event is a natural disaster?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of disasters?
Which term is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm?
Which term is defined as the source of danger and something that may cause injury or harm?
Which region is also known as the 'Ring of Fire' where about 99% of the world's earthquakes occur?
Which region is also known as the 'Ring of Fire' where about 99% of the world's earthquakes occur?
Which of the following images depicts a natural disaster?
Which of the following images depicts a natural disaster?
What distinguishes a man-made disaster from a natural disaster?
What distinguishes a man-made disaster from a natural disaster?
Which phase of disaster management involves the development of plans and strategies to mitigate the impact of potential disasters?
Which phase of disaster management involves the development of plans and strategies to mitigate the impact of potential disasters?
What is a common effect of natural disasters on communities?
What is a common effect of natural disasters on communities?
Which of the following is an example of a man-made hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a man-made hazard?
What is a characteristic of a natural disaster that distinguishes it from a man-made disaster?
What is a characteristic of a natural disaster that distinguishes it from a man-made disaster?
What are the two large categories into which disasters can be divided based on the text?
What are the two large categories into which disasters can be divided based on the text?
Which type of disaster is characterized by events like earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions?
Which type of disaster is characterized by events like earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions?
Which type of disaster is caused by identifiable intentional or non-intentional human actions?
Which type of disaster is caused by identifiable intentional or non-intentional human actions?
What is an example of a disaster with progressive onset as mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a disaster with progressive onset as mentioned in the text?
Which type of disaster poses threats involving nuclear, biological, and chemical agents for developing mass destruction weapons?
Which type of disaster poses threats involving nuclear, biological, and chemical agents for developing mass destruction weapons?
What increases the risk for industrial disasters according to the text?
What increases the risk for industrial disasters according to the text?
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