Disasters and Emergencies

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Which term refers to a dangerous phenomenon or human activity that has the potential to cause disruption or damage to humans and their environment?

  • Emergency
  • Disaster
  • Hazard (correct)
  • Vulnerability

What is the term for positive resources and abilities that are helpful to individuals, families, and communities in mitigating and preparing for disasters?

  • Disaster
  • Hazard
  • Capacity (correct)
  • Emergency

Which term refers to the factors in a community that allow a hazard to cause a disaster, including physical, social, economic, and environmental factors?

  • Vulnerability (correct)
  • Emergency
  • Disaster
  • Capacity

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