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?

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

What does disaster risk reduction management aim to achieve?

Minimizing the impact of potential events Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best describes a disaster?

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

What is the main goal of disaster risk reduction management?

To minimize the impact and enhance resilience to potential disasters Signup and view all the answers

What does disaster risk refer to?

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

What does managing disaster risk involve?

Assessing and reducing potential events Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of vulnerable elements in disaster risk?

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

Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Quiz

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Which of the following best describes a disaster?

What does disaster risk refer to?

What does managing disaster risk involve?

What is the role of vulnerable elements in disaster risk?

What does disaster risk reduction management aim to achieve?

Which one of the following best describes a disaster?

What is the main goal of disaster risk reduction management?

What does disaster risk refer to?

What does managing disaster risk involve?

What is the role of vulnerable elements in disaster risk?

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