Hazard and Disaster Definition

• A disaster that causes loss of life and damage to property.
• A dangerous phenomenon that may cause loss, injury, or other impacts. (correct)
• A substance that may cause damage to the environment.
• An event that exceeds the community's ability to cope with its own resources.

• A minor disruption of community functioning.
• A phenomenon that leads to environmental impact.
• An event that causes disruption and exceeds community coping abilities. (correct)
• A condition that may harm people or property.

• The conditions present in a community that make it susceptible to hazards.
• The number of people present in hazardous areas.
• People, property, or elements subject to potential losses in hazard zones. (correct)
• The combination of exposure and vulnerability.

<p>The conditions and characteristics that make a community susceptible to hazard damage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vulnerability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A potential or existing condition that may cause harm to people or property. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers