Disasters and Their Origins
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What is the main difference between natural and human-made disasters?

  • Natural disasters are more destructive than human-made disasters.
  • Natural disasters only affect developing countries, while human-made disasters affect developed countries.
  • Human-made disasters are always intentional, while natural disasters are not.
  • Natural disasters originate from forces of nature, while human-made disasters occur due to people's actions against humans, materials, and the environment. (correct)

    • What does 'exposure' refer to in the context of disasters?

  • The presence of people, livelihood, environmental services and resources in places that could be adversely affected by physical events. (correct)
  • The emotional reactions that follow a significant and impactful event.
  • The act of being in a dangerous situation.
  • The lingering sadness, anxiety, or other emotional responses after a distressing event.

    • What is a displaced population in the context of disasters?

  • People who have been emotionally affected by a disaster.
  • Persons or groups of people who have been forced to flee or leave their homes due to a disaster. (correct)
  • Individuals who are at risk of being victims of a disaster.
  • Those who have lost their homes and belongings due to a disaster.

    • What are some risk factors underlying disasters?

    <p>Limited access to resources, poverty, disabilities/illnesses, gender, age, developing countries, environmental degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emotional aftershock in the context of disasters?

    <p>The lingering and often unpredictable emotional reactions that follow a significant and impactful event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etymology of the word 'disaster'?

    <p>Derived from 'Bad Star' in Greek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the World Health Organization (WHO) define disaster?

    <p>Any occurrence causing damage and loss to life and property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the RED CROSS, what constitutes a disaster?

    <p>Hurricane, tornado, storm, flood, and other situations causing human suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is disaster risk defined by the UNDRR?

    <p>The potential loss of life, injury, or destroyed assets due to a system's capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the formula RISK = HAZARD X EXPOSURE X VULNERABILITY represent?

    <p>The relationship between hazard, exposure, and capacity in defining disaster risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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