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What is the definition of hazard in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

  • A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity, or condition that may cause various impacts (correct)
  • Any event that leads to the disruption of environmental balance
  • A naturally occurring event that causes harm to human life and property
  • A human-induced phenomenon that results in economic disruption

    • What does exposure refer to in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

  • The assessment of potential risks in a given area
  • The likelihood of elements at risk to experience different magnitude hazard events (correct)
  • The degree of vulnerability of a community to environmental damage
  • The impact of natural disasters on human settlements

    • How is vulnerability defined in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

  • The ability of a community to withstand the impact of natural disasters
  • The likelihood of a hazard event occurring in a specific area
  • The characteristics and circumstances that make a community susceptible to the damaging effects of hazards (correct)
  • The assessment of economic disruption caused by disasters

    • What is the primary focus of disaster risk reduction and management?

    <p>Minimizing the potential impacts of hazards on communities and environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'capacity' refer to in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

    <p>The ability of individuals, communities, and organizations to effectively manage and respond to hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of hazard in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

    <p>A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity, or condition that may cause loss of life, injury, property damage, or environmental damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does exposure refer to in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

    <p>The degree to which the elements at risk are likely to experience hazard events of different magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is vulnerability defined in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

    <p>The characteristics and circumstances that make a community susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'capacity' refer to in the context of disaster risk reduction and management?

    <p>The ability of people, organizations, and systems to manage and reduce disaster risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of disaster risk reduction and management?

    <p>To minimize the potential impacts of hazards on vulnerable communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

    • A hazard is a natural or human-induced phenomenon that has the potential to cause harm, injury, or death to people, damage to property, or disruption to the environment.

    Key Concepts

    • Exposure refers to the presence of people, livelihoods, environmental or physical systems, infrastructure, or services in areas susceptible to hazards.

    Vulnerability

    • Vulnerability is the characteristics and circumstances of a community, system, or asset that make it susceptible to the impacts of a hazard.

    Primary Focus

    • The primary focus of disaster risk reduction and management is to reduce the risks and impacts of disasters on communities and countries.

    Capacity

    • Capacity refers to the combination of skills, knowledge, and resources available within a community, organization, or society that can be used to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

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    Test your knowledge of disaster risk reduction and management with this quiz covering key terms, effects of disasters in Baguio City, risk profiles in the Philippines, and the new framework for disaster risk reduction and management. Evaluate your understanding of hazards, vulnerability, capacity, and preparedness in the context of earthquakes, tropical cyclones, and trashslides.

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