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Which type of vulnerability is determined by factors such as population density levels and materials used for critical infrastructure?
Which type of vulnerability is determined by factors such as population density levels and materials used for critical infrastructure?
Why are wooden homes less likely to collapse in an earthquake but more vulnerable to fire?
Why are wooden homes less likely to collapse in an earthquake but more vulnerable to fire?
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the vulnerability of households that depend on agriculture?
Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the vulnerability of households that depend on agriculture?
What does structural vulnerability depend on, in addition to location and built environment?
What does structural vulnerability depend on, in addition to location and built environment?
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Which type of vulnerability is linked to socioeconomic and demographic factors that affect community resilience?
Which type of vulnerability is linked to socioeconomic and demographic factors that affect community resilience?
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What is a major contributor to vulnerability?
What is a major contributor to vulnerability?
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What are examples of natural disasters mentioned in the text?
What are examples of natural disasters mentioned in the text?
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Which phase of disaster management focuses on saving lives and protecting community assets?
Which phase of disaster management focuses on saving lives and protecting community assets?
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What is the main objective of the mitigation phase in disaster management?
What is the main objective of the mitigation phase in disaster management?
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Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster mentioned in the text?
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What is the focus of the recovery phase in disaster management?
What is the focus of the recovery phase in disaster management?
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In disaster management, what does the preparedness phase involve?
In disaster management, what does the preparedness phase involve?
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What type of volcano is Mount Matutum?
What type of volcano is Mount Matutum?
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What is the highest point in the province of South Cotabato in the Philippines?
What is the highest point in the province of South Cotabato in the Philippines?
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Which of the following factors is NOT considered in the definition of Disaster Risk?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered in the definition of Disaster Risk?
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What is the key difference between a Geophysical disaster and a Climatological disaster?
What is the key difference between a Geophysical disaster and a Climatological disaster?
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What is the most dangerous type of hazard near a volcano described in the text?
What is the most dangerous type of hazard near a volcano described in the text?
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What defines a disaster in technical terms?
What defines a disaster in technical terms?
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Which Hawaiian volcano is known as the world's most active volcanic mass?
Which Hawaiian volcano is known as the world's most active volcanic mass?
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Which of the following is an example of a Climatological disaster as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a Climatological disaster as mentioned in the text?
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How many significant eruptions have occurred in the Philippines over the past 400 years?
How many significant eruptions have occurred in the Philippines over the past 400 years?
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What is the main island near the Babuyan group of islands?
What is the main island near the Babuyan group of islands?
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What distinguishes a Manmade disaster from other types of disasters?
What distinguishes a Manmade disaster from other types of disasters?
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Why is it important to assess capacity in the context of disaster risk?
Why is it important to assess capacity in the context of disaster risk?
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What does exposure refer to in relation to natural hazards?
What does exposure refer to in relation to natural hazards?
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What is a hazard?
What is a hazard?
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What is the focus of an all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness planning?
What is the focus of an all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness planning?
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Why is it important to understand hazard recognition and risk tolerance?
Why is it important to understand hazard recognition and risk tolerance?
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What are natural hazards defined as?
What are natural hazards defined as?
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What should not be confused with natural hazards?
What should not be confused with natural hazards?
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