Mitigation and Prevention of Disasters

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What is the process of gathering relevant data about a community to determine the nature and extent of risk?

Community hazard mapping

Disaster preparedness

Vulnerability analysis

Risk assessment (correct)

In the context of disasters, what does 'Risk' refer to?

Probability of a specific hazard occurring

Expected losses due to a particular hazard (correct)

Capacity of the community to respond to a hazard

Extent of environmental problems in a community

What term is used for signs and signals indicating that a hazard is likely to happen?

Precautionary measures

Early warning (correct)

Risk communication

Community mobilization

What does 'Forewarning' refer to in disaster management?

The time between warning and impact Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the provision of timely information that enables communities to prepare and reduce risks effectively?

Early warning Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is primarily analyzed in risk assessment to determine the extent of risk within a community?

Hazards, vulnerability, community capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of rapid urbanization mentioned in the text?

Competition for scarce resources Signup and view all the answers

How are cultural transitions described in the text?

Leading to gaps in social coping mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental issue is directly linked to deforestation according to the text?

Rapid rain run off contributing to flooding Signup and view all the answers

What does mitigation refer to in the context of disasters?

Permanent reduction of disaster risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of secondary mitigation strategies?

Reducing the effects of hazards Signup and view all the answers

Why can lack of awareness and information lead to disasters according to the text?

Because vulnerable individuals may not know how to stay safe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of mitigation in disaster management?

Minimizing the harmful effects of disasters Signup and view all the answers

Why is prevention considered crucial for developing nations in disaster management?

To eliminate the root causes that make people vulnerable to disasters Signup and view all the answers

In disaster management, what is the purpose of vulnerability assessment?

To evaluate the risk and capacity of a community to handle disaster consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of preparedness measures in disaster management?

Building capacities for effective relief Signup and view all the answers

Why is prevention planning based on hazard identification and vulnerability assessment?

To determine appropriate prevention strategies by evaluating risks and threats Signup and view all the answers

What makes prevention one of the most difficult components to promote in managing disasters?

The complexity of eliminating root causes that make people vulnerable Signup and view all the answers

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