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?

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