12 Questions
What is a disaster?
Anything that disrupts the normal functioning of people, events, and circumstances
What is vulnerability?
A condition or circumstance that endangers a person, thing, or situation
What is the result of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability?
Disaster Risk
What is the primary effect of disaster on an individual's life?
Emotional Anxiety
What is hazard?
Any condition or circumstance that endangers a person, thing, or situation
What are the benefits of disasters according to the text?
Several benefits
What is capacity?
The ability of a person or group to mitigate the effects of hazards or causes of disaster
What is the formula for disaster risk according to the text?
HAZARD + EXPOSURE + VULNERABILITY
What is exposure?
A person or property exposed to disaster, which increases disaster risk
What is disaster risk?
Risk caused by hazards, resulting in damage to people, properties, or situations
What are the types of effects of disasters on one's life mentioned in the text?
Psychological, Emotional, Physical, Social, Economic, and Environmental
What is the correct definition of disaster according to the text?
Anything that is either expected or unexpected, but is considered to be distressing
Understand the fundamental concepts of disaster and disaster risk. Learn how to analyze the impact of disasters on people, properties, and events. Explore the differences between predicted and unpredicted calamities.
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