Effects of Disasters Quiz
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What is the most immediate effect of a disaster on the population?

  • Widespread migration to urban areas
  • Increased population in evacuation centers (correct)
  • Decreased population in affected areas
  • Rapid decrease in birth rates

    • Why are people staying in evacuation centers more prone to epidemic risks?

  • Due to reduced access to healthcare facilities
  • Because evacuation centers lack sanitation measures
  • A decrease in the number of available medical staff
  • Close contact with sick individuals in evacuation centers (correct)

    • What contributes to limited food supply after a disaster?

  • Increased demand for organic food products
  • Enhanced productivity of food sources post-disaster
  • Damage to food sources like farms, poultry, and aquaculture (correct)
  • Improved distribution channels for food supplies

    • What psychological issue might young survivors of disasters experience?

    <p>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does age affect an individual's risk of distress following a disaster?

    <p>Individuals aged 40–60 are more prone to disaster distress than children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect influences the severity of mental distress after exposure to a disaster?

    <p>Severity of disaster exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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