Concept of Disaster and Disaster Risk
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What is the definition of a drought?

  • A period of time with above-normal precipitation
  • A controlled fire in an area of combustible vegetation
  • A period of time with below-normal precipitation (correct)
  • A temporary overflow of water onto dry land

    • What causes a sinkhole?

  • A collapse of the surface layer (correct)
  • An infectious disease outbreak
  • An overflow of water onto previously dry land
  • An uncontrolled fire in a rural area

    • Which of the following is an example of a human-caused disaster?

  • Infectious disease outbreak
  • Acts of terrorism (correct)
  • Drought
  • Wildfire

    • What is the main feature of a flood?

    <p>Temporary overflow of water onto dry land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event can bring out strong emotions in people according to the text?

    <p>Industrial accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of disaster according to the text?

    <p>A sudden, calamitous event that disrupts a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is disaster risk defined according to UNDRR?

    <p>The potential loss of life, injury, or assets due to hazard, exposure, and capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of disasters as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Can have human origins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are disasters differentiated from regular events?

    <p>Disasters exceed the community's ability to cope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor determines the extent of disaster risk according to UNDRR?

    <p>Hazard, exposure, and capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of disasters mentioned in the text?

    <p>Can impact thousands of people each year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a tsunami?

    <p>A series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disaster is characterized by heavy rain and strong winds?

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

    What is a landslide?

    <p>A downslope movement of soil and rock under gravity's influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disaster involves lava and gas being released from a volcano?

    <p>Volcanic eruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a blizzard?

    <p>A specific type of snowstorm lasting more than three hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common meteorological hazard in arid regions?

    <p>Dust storm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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