Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Quiz
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Which of the following best describes a disaster?

  • A gradual event that has no significant impact on the environment
  • A planned event that causes significant disruption and harm
  • A sudden and catastrophic event that causes damage and disruption (correct)
  • A predictable event that has minimal impact on individuals and society

    • What does disaster risk refer to?

  • The impact of a disaster on individuals and society
  • The ability of a community to cope with a disaster
  • The probability of a disaster occurring
  • The potential for loss, damage, or harm from hazards and vulnerable elements (correct)

    • What does managing disaster risk involve?

  • Ignoring potential disaster events
  • Creating more hazards to increase resilience
  • Assessing, reducing, and preparing for potential events (correct)
  • Relying solely on the affected community's resources

    • What is the role of vulnerable elements in disaster risk?

    <p>They are susceptible to loss, damage, or harm from hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does disaster risk reduction management aim to achieve?

    <p>Minimizing the impact of potential events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following best describes a disaster?

    <p>A sudden and extraordinary event that causes significant damage, destruction, and disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of disaster risk reduction management?

    <p>To minimize the impact and enhance resilience to potential disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does disaster risk refer to?

    <p>The potential for loss, damage, or harm resulting from hazards and vulnerable elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does managing disaster risk involve?

    <p>Assessing and reducing potential events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of vulnerable elements in disaster risk?

    <p>To be affected by hazards and contribute to potential loss, damage, or harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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