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Potential loss of life, injury, or destroyed/damaged assets which could occur to a system, society, or a community in a specific period is known as ______.
Potential loss of life, injury, or destroyed/damaged assets which could occur to a system, society, or a community in a specific period is known as ______.
disaster risk
Factors that promote or increase the risk of a disaster are referred to as ______.
Factors that promote or increase the risk of a disaster are referred to as ______.
disaster risk drivers
Climate change can amplify disaster risk while weakening the resilience of the ______.
Climate change can amplify disaster risk while weakening the resilience of the ______.
community
Extreme poverty equates to greater disaster ______.
Extreme poverty equates to greater disaster ______.
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Socio-economic ______ results in limited capacity of households and communities to manage risk and improve resilience.
Socio-economic ______ results in limited capacity of households and communities to manage risk and improve resilience.
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Increased population density or growth leads to greater ______ to disasters.
Increased population density or growth leads to greater ______ to disasters.
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Rapid and unplanned urbanization can result in increased severity of ______.
Rapid and unplanned urbanization can result in increased severity of ______.
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Environmental degradation can reduce the environmental capacity to provide social and ecological ______.
Environmental degradation can reduce the environmental capacity to provide social and ecological ______.
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Lack of ______ can lead to communities being unprepared for disasters.
Lack of ______ can lead to communities being unprepared for disasters.
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The combination of all strengths, attributes, and resources available to manage and reduce disaster risks is termed ______.
The combination of all strengths, attributes, and resources available to manage and reduce disaster risks is termed ______.
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A serious disruption of the functioning of a community/society at any scale due to hazardous events is known as a ______.
A serious disruption of the functioning of a community/society at any scale due to hazardous events is known as a ______.
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A ______ is a source or condition that has the potential to cause harm to humans.
A ______ is a source or condition that has the potential to cause harm to humans.
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Disasters can lead to human, material, economic, and ______ losses.
Disasters can lead to human, material, economic, and ______ losses.
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Natural hazards have been happening for thousands of years but only become hazards when they affect ______.
Natural hazards have been happening for thousands of years but only become hazards when they affect ______.
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Human-made induced hazards are caused by human activities, while ______ hazards occur naturally.
Human-made induced hazards are caused by human activities, while ______ hazards occur naturally.
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Technological/Industrial disasters can occur due to unregulated industrialization and inadequate ______ standards.
Technological/Industrial disasters can occur due to unregulated industrialization and inadequate ______ standards.
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Examples of technological disasters include leaks of hazardous materials and ______ collapses.
Examples of technological disasters include leaks of hazardous materials and ______ collapses.
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The damage caused by disasters cannot be measured and often affects the psychological, socio-economic, and ______ state of the affected area.
The damage caused by disasters cannot be measured and often affects the psychological, socio-economic, and ______ state of the affected area.
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The definition of disaster stresses that two elements are affected: human or ______ in life and property.
The definition of disaster stresses that two elements are affected: human or ______ in life and property.
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Damage caused by disasters differs based on geographical location, climate, and level of ______.
Damage caused by disasters differs based on geographical location, climate, and level of ______.
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The threat of terrorism has increased due to the spread of technologies involving nuclear, biological, and ______ agents used to develop weapons of mass destruction.
The threat of terrorism has increased due to the spread of technologies involving nuclear, biological, and ______ agents used to develop weapons of mass destruction.
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Impacts of a disaster can include loss of life, injury, disease, and other negative effects on human ______.
Impacts of a disaster can include loss of life, injury, disease, and other negative effects on human ______.
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Natural disasters are caused by natural forces like earthquakes, typhoons, and ______.
Natural disasters are caused by natural forces like earthquakes, typhoons, and ______.
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A complex humanitarian emergency often arises from an international or ______ war.
A complex humanitarian emergency often arises from an international or ______ war.
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Damage to properties, destruction of assets, and loss of services are all impacts of a ______.
Damage to properties, destruction of assets, and loss of services are all impacts of a ______.
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Communities may be left stranded and isolated in their own homes due to disruption of basic ______.
Communities may be left stranded and isolated in their own homes due to disruption of basic ______.
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One example of a negative consequence of terrorism is the release of ______ materials.
One example of a negative consequence of terrorism is the release of ______ materials.
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The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ______ group, is referred to as genocide.
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ______ group, is referred to as genocide.
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Extreme temperatures can lead to natural disasters such as hurricanes, ______, and fires.
Extreme temperatures can lead to natural disasters such as hurricanes, ______, and fires.
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Insufficient capacity and measures to reduce or cope with threats can increase conditions of ______.
Insufficient capacity and measures to reduce or cope with threats can increase conditions of ______.
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Study Notes
Disaster, Disaster Risk, and Disaster Risk Drivers
- A disaster is a serious disruption to a community, causing human, material, economic or environmental losses.
- Hazards are sources of harm (injury, illness, property damage etc). Natural hazards have existed for thousands of years, but become hazards when they impact humans.
- Human-made hazards can be prevented, unlike natural hazards. Examples include industrial disasters (unsafe standards), terrorism, and complex humanitarian emergencies (civil wars).
- Disasters can result from natural forces like earthquakes, typhoons, volcanoes, and extreme temperatures.
Disaster Risk
- Disaster risk is the potential for loss of life, injury, or damage to assets within a specific time frame.
- Disaster risk is calculated as hazard x exposure x vulnerability.
- Exposure is how vulnerable a community is to hazards based on their physical, social, economic, and environmental circumstances.
- Capacity is the combined strengths, attributes, and resources available to manage and reduce risks.
- Natural hazards include earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, insect infestations, and more.
- Man-made hazards can include chemical threats, nuclear blasts, or bioweapons.
Disaster Risk Drivers
- Climate change can amplify disaster risk.
- Extreme poverty increases disaster impact.
- Socio-economic inequality limits community resilience.
- Increased population density elevates vulnerability during disasters.
- Unplanned urban sprawl exacerbates disaster severity.
- Environmental degradation reduces the community's resilience to natural events.
- Lack of awareness about disasters can worsen their effects.
- Weak governance can hinder public service provision, leading to more difficulty during and after a crisis.
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Explore the concept of disasters, including their definitions, types, and risks. Understand the differences between natural and human-made hazards, as well as the factors contributing to disaster risk. This quiz aims to deepen your knowledge of the dynamics of disaster impact on communities.
