10 Questions
Disasters are always triggered by natural hazards.
False
Disaster risk reduction is solely the responsibility of the government.
False
The severity of a disaster depends solely on the magnitude of the natural hazard.
False
Disaster risk reduction aims to respond to disasters after they occur.
False
Disaster risk reduction involves identifying and analyzing the causal factors of disasters.
True
Hazard identification is a crucial step in disaster risk reduction.
True
Socio-economic vulnerabilities have no impact on disaster risk.
False
Disaster risk reduction is a short-term effort.
False
Environmental degradation can increase disaster risk.
True
Disaster prevention strategies are focused solely on emergency response.
False
Test your knowledge on the importance of disaster risk reduction, measures taken to normalize the economy and societal living after a disaster, and ongoing development activities to mitigate risks. Learn about the impact of disasters on human life and the economy.
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