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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?

Sustained public attention during the recovery phase Signup and view all the answers

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

Hazard 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?

Ring of Fire Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following images depicts a natural disaster?

The image of the volcanic eruption Signup and view all the answers

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

Man-made disasters are caused by human activities or technological failures, while natural disasters are caused by natural processes. 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?

Mitigation phase Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of natural disasters on communities?

Disruption of essential services Signup and view all the answers

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

Chemical spills Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Natural Disasters and Man-made Disasters Signup and view all the answers

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

Rapid Onset Disasters Signup and view all the answers

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

Technological/Industrial Disasters Signup and view all the answers

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

Drought leading to famine Signup and view all the answers

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

Terrorism/Violence Disasters Signup and view all the answers

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

Unregulated industrialization and inadequate safety standards Signup and view all the answers