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What is the definition of vulnerability?
What is the definition of vulnerability?
- The near-instantaneous effects of a weapon attack
- An erroneous belief, cognitive bias, or pattern of thought
- The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties
- The inability to withstand the effects of a hostile environment (correct)
What is the definition of risk?
What is the definition of risk?
- The inability to withstand the effects of a hostile environment
- A source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects
- The near-instantaneous effects of a weapon attack
- The possibility of something bad happening (correct)
What is the main characteristic of disaster according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of disaster according to the text?
- Serious disruption occurring over a short or long period of time (correct)
- The inability to withstand the effects of a hostile environment
- The possibility of something bad happening
- The near-instantaneous effects of a weapon attack
What is the main characteristic of resilience according to the text?
What is the main characteristic of resilience according to the text?
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What is the definition of hazard?
What is the definition of hazard?
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Definitions
- Vulnerability: The susceptibility of a community, system, or individual to the impacts of hazards and disasters, influenced by various factors such as socio-economic conditions, physical structures, and preparedness.
- Risk: The likelihood of harmful consequences resulting from exposure to hazards, which combines the frequency of a hazard occurring and the potential impact on people and property.
Disaster Characteristics
- Main characteristic of disaster: A significant disruption to the functioning of a community or society, causing losses that exceed the ability to cope using its own resources. Disasters often overwhelm local response capabilities.
Resilience Characteristics
- Main characteristic of resilience: The capacity of individuals, communities, and systems to absorb, recover from, and adapt to adversities and disturbances, thereby maintaining functionality and minimizing damage over time.
Hazard Definition
- Hazard: A natural or human-made phenomenon that has the potential to cause loss or harm. Hazards include events like earthquakes, floods, droughts, and industrial accidents, which can lead to disasters when they impact vulnerable populations.
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