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What is the definition of a hazard?
What is the definition of a hazard?
- A potential source of harm that might occur at any moment (correct)
- The large influx of refugees after a disaster
- The possibility of something bad happening with uncertainty about the effects
- The probability that a community's structure or geographic area is disrupted
Which of the following is not considered a natural disaster?
Which of the following is not considered a natural disaster?
- Earthquake
- Tsunami
- Terrorism (correct)
- Wildfire
What makes a community susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard?
What makes a community susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard?
- Severe flooding resulting in stagnant water
- Characteristics and circumstances that make it susceptible (correct)
- The large influx of refugees
- Aftermath food scarcity
Which area is more likely to be exposed to volcanic eruptions?
Which area is more likely to be exposed to volcanic eruptions?
What could happen in zones near volcanoes?
What could happen in zones near volcanoes?
Which of the following does not belong to man-made hazard areas?
Which of the following does not belong to man-made hazard areas?
What are the 3 important elements of disaster risk exposure according to Quebral (2016)?
What are the 3 important elements of disaster risk exposure according to Quebral (2016)?
Which factor is more prevalent in developing countries according to the text?
Which factor is more prevalent in developing countries according to the text?
What can influence the frequency and intensity of hazards according to the text?
What can influence the frequency and intensity of hazards according to the text?
Which group is more likely to suffer adverse effects according to the text?
Which group is more likely to suffer adverse effects according to the text?
What factor can increase disaster risk in various ways?
What factor can increase disaster risk in various ways?
Which element influences the level of disaster risk through increasing levels of exposure and vulnerability?
Which element influences the level of disaster risk through increasing levels of exposure and vulnerability?
