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What is the definition of a disaster according to Disaster Science?
What is the definition of a disaster according to Disaster Science?
- Any catastrophic event caused by nature or natural processes (correct)
- Any event that exceeds a community's capacity to cope
- Any significant disruption to the functioning of a community
- Any catastrophic event caused by human activities
How does Disaster Science differentiate between 'emergency' and 'disaster'?
How does Disaster Science differentiate between 'emergency' and 'disaster'?
- Emergency relates to events not causing serious disruption, while disaster does (correct)
- Emergency is a broader term than disaster
- Emergency refers to biological and technological hazards, while disaster refers to natural events
- Emergency is used interchangeably with disaster
According to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, what is considered a small-scale disaster?
According to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, what is considered a small-scale disaster?
- A type of disaster only affecting local communities (correct)
- A disaster with less than 100 casualties
- A disaster with limited impact on infrastructure
- A disaster caused by natural processes
What is the difference between disaster damage and disaster impact?
What is the difference between disaster damage and disaster impact?
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When does disaster impact occur?
When does disaster impact occur?
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What is the primary focus of Disaster Science?
What is the primary focus of Disaster Science?
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In the context of hazards or health emergencies, when is the term 'emergency' used interchangeably with 'disaster'?
In the context of hazards or health emergencies, when is the term 'emergency' used interchangeably with 'disaster'?
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When does disaster damage occur?
When does disaster damage occur?
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What does disaster impact encompass?
What does disaster impact encompass?
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According to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, what is considered a small-scale disaster?
According to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, what is considered a small-scale disaster?
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