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What is identified as one of the most common disasters in populated places in the text?
What is identified as one of the most common disasters in populated places in the text?
- Earthquakes
- Electrical fire (correct)
- Tornadoes
- Flooding
Which element is mentioned as a common cause of many disastrous events in the text?
Which element is mentioned as a common cause of many disastrous events in the text?
- Plumbing issues
- Roof leaks
- Paint peeling
- Faulty electrical wirings (correct)
What is highlighted as a leading cause of electrical fires related to light fixtures?
What is highlighted as a leading cause of electrical fires related to light fixtures?
- Using lamps with too high wattage (correct)
- Using energy-efficient bulbs
- Using LED bulbs
- Wrong color of the light bulb
Which factor contributes to electrical fires according to the text?
Which factor contributes to electrical fires according to the text?
What is mentioned as another primary cause of electrical fires besides faulty wiring?
What is mentioned as another primary cause of electrical fires besides faulty wiring?
In what type of areas is overheating more likely to lead to disastrous situations according to the text?
In what type of areas is overheating more likely to lead to disastrous situations according to the text?
Why is the vulnerability level higher for illegal settlements in seaside areas during a typhoon?
Why is the vulnerability level higher for illegal settlements in seaside areas during a typhoon?
What factor contributes to the vulnerability of low-income families to hazards?
What factor contributes to the vulnerability of low-income families to hazards?
Why do communities living in rural areas face challenges in disaster readiness?
Why do communities living in rural areas face challenges in disaster readiness?
How does socio-economic status impact vulnerability during natural disasters?
How does socio-economic status impact vulnerability during natural disasters?
What can make families less vulnerable during disasters, according to the text?
What can make families less vulnerable during disasters, according to the text?
Why do illegal settlements in seaside areas face higher vulnerability levels compared to gated communities?
Why do illegal settlements in seaside areas face higher vulnerability levels compared to gated communities?
What type of substances can people unknowingly be exposed to that are hazardous to health?
What type of substances can people unknowingly be exposed to that are hazardous to health?
Improper handling or storage of volatile and flammable substances can lead to:
Improper handling or storage of volatile and flammable substances can lead to:
Why is it important to conduct a risk assessment in your place or locality?
Why is it important to conduct a risk assessment in your place or locality?
What specific elements should be noticed when conducting a risk assessment?
What specific elements should be noticed when conducting a risk assessment?
How can people prevent elements from being exposed to different types of disasters?
How can people prevent elements from being exposed to different types of disasters?
What are the possible effects on a community if people are not aware of hazardous elements?
What are the possible effects on a community if people are not aware of hazardous elements?
What type of hazard is the Mayon Volcano eruption considered as?
What type of hazard is the Mayon Volcano eruption considered as?
In the given text, what anthropogenic hazard prevention method is NOT mentioned?
In the given text, what anthropogenic hazard prevention method is NOT mentioned?
Why do you think climate change is classified as a socio-natural hazard?
Why do you think climate change is classified as a socio-natural hazard?
What distinguishes exposures from hazards and vulnerabilities in disaster management?
What distinguishes exposures from hazards and vulnerabilities in disaster management?
Considering the scenario provided, what hazard type is represented by the 'Sinkhole in Florida'?
Considering the scenario provided, what hazard type is represented by the 'Sinkhole in Florida'?
In disaster risk reduction, what purpose does developing an evacuation plan serve?
In disaster risk reduction, what purpose does developing an evacuation plan serve?
What is subsidence?
What is subsidence?
Which term is defined as related to or caused by heat or changes in temperature?
Which term is defined as related to or caused by heat or changes in temperature?
What contributes to vulnerability according to the text?
What contributes to vulnerability according to the text?
What can vulnerability affect according to the text?
What can vulnerability affect according to the text?
Why might powerful people not be as vulnerable to hazards according to the text?
Why might powerful people not be as vulnerable to hazards according to the text?
What does Lesson 2 focus on regarding vulnerability?
What does Lesson 2 focus on regarding vulnerability?
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