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Which of the following best describes a disaster?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of vulnerable elements in disaster risk?
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What does disaster risk reduction management aim to achieve?
What does disaster risk reduction management aim to achieve?
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Which one of the following best describes a disaster?
Which one of the following best describes a disaster?
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What is the main goal of disaster risk reduction management?
What is the main goal of disaster risk reduction management?
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What does disaster risk refer to?
What does disaster risk refer to?
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What does managing disaster risk involve?
What does managing disaster risk involve?
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What is the role of vulnerable elements in disaster risk?
What is the role of vulnerable elements in disaster risk?
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