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What is a hazard?
What is a hazard?
- A natural disaster
- A source of potential damage or harm (correct)
- A health effect on people
- A cognitive bias
What does vulnerability refer to?
What does vulnerability refer to?
- The cognitive biases in individuals
- The inability to withstand the effects of a hostile environment (correct)
- The ability to cope with disasters using own resources
- The impact of natural hazards on societies
What is social vulnerability?
What is social vulnerability?
- Inability of people, organizations, and societies to withstand adverse impacts (correct)
- A type of cognitive bias
- The impact of natural hazards on social exclusion
- The inability of people to cope with disasters
What is a window of vulnerability (WOV)?
What is a window of vulnerability (WOV)?
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What is a disaster?
What is a disaster?
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Study Notes
Hazards and Vulnerability
- A hazard is a situation or event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, or the environment.
Vulnerability
- Vulnerability refers to the degree to which a person, group, or community is susceptible to harm or injury in a hazardous situation.
Social Vulnerability
- Social vulnerability refers to the inequality and marginalization of certain groups or communities that makes them more susceptible to harm or injury in a hazardous situation.
Window of Vulnerability (WOV)
- A window of vulnerability (WOV) is a temporary gap in defenses or a period of heightened susceptibility to damage or harm.
Disasters
- A disaster is a sudden, unexpected event that causes widespread destruction, loss of life, and disruptions to societies and economies.
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Test your knowledge of disaster management with this quiz by Dr. Chandra Mohan. Learn about the causes and impacts of disasters, and how communities can respond and cope with such challenges.
