17 Questions
What is the definition of a drought?
A period of time with below-normal precipitation
What causes a sinkhole?
A collapse of the surface layer
Which of the following is an example of a human-caused disaster?
Acts of terrorism
What is the main feature of a flood?
Temporary overflow of water onto dry land
Which event can bring out strong emotions in people according to the text?
Industrial accidents
What is the definition of disaster according to the text?
A sudden, calamitous event that disrupts a community
How is disaster risk defined according to UNDRR?
The potential loss of life, injury, or assets due to hazard, exposure, and capacity
What is a key feature of disasters as mentioned in the text?
Can have human origins
How are disasters differentiated from regular events?
Disasters exceed the community's ability to cope
Which factor determines the extent of disaster risk according to UNDRR?
Hazard, exposure, and capacity
What is a common characteristic of disasters mentioned in the text?
Can impact thousands of people each year
What is a tsunami?
A series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions
Which disaster is characterized by heavy rain and strong winds?
Hurricane
What is a landslide?
A downslope movement of soil and rock under gravity's influence
Which disaster involves lava and gas being released from a volcano?
Volcanic eruption
What is a blizzard?
A specific type of snowstorm lasting more than three hours
What is the most common meteorological hazard in arid regions?
Dust storm
Learn about the meaning of disaster, risk factors underlying disasters, effects of disasters on life, how events become disasters, identifying hazard-prone areas, and analyzing disasters from various perspectives.
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