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Hydrometeorological hazards are mainly caused by wind and fire.
Hydrometeorological hazards are mainly caused by wind and fire.
False
Biological hazards can include snake bites and viral infections.
Biological hazards can include snake bites and viral infections.
True
Anthropogenic hazards are solely caused by natural events.
Anthropogenic hazards are solely caused by natural events.
False
Technological hazards can result from factors like transportation accidents and oil spills.
Technological hazards can result from factors like transportation accidents and oil spills.
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Socio-natural hazards are a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors.
Socio-natural hazards are a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors.
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Hazard-prone areas are regions where natural hazards will never occur.
Hazard-prone areas are regions where natural hazards will never occur.
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The 'build back better' principle focuses on reconstructing infrastructure exactly as it was before a disaster.
The 'build back better' principle focuses on reconstructing infrastructure exactly as it was before a disaster.
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The Philippines is considered a hazard-prone area due to its lack of natural resources.
The Philippines is considered a hazard-prone area due to its lack of natural resources.
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Declaration of State of Calamity allows the government to access emergency funds more easily.
Declaration of State of Calamity allows the government to access emergency funds more easily.
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Republic Act 6826 pertains to emergency response for technological hazards.
Republic Act 6826 pertains to emergency response for technological hazards.
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