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What is the process of gathering relevant data about a community to determine the nature and extent of risk?
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?
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?
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?
What does 'Forewarning' refer to in disaster management?
Which term describes the provision of timely information that enables communities to prepare and reduce risks effectively?
Which term describes the provision of timely information that enables communities to prepare and reduce risks effectively?
What aspect is primarily analyzed in risk assessment to determine the extent of risk within a community?
What aspect is primarily analyzed in risk assessment to determine the extent of risk within a community?
What is the main consequence of rapid urbanization mentioned in the text?
What is the main consequence of rapid urbanization mentioned in the text?
How are cultural transitions described in the text?
How are cultural transitions described in the text?
Which environmental issue is directly linked to deforestation according to the text?
Which environmental issue is directly linked to deforestation according to the text?
What does mitigation refer to in the context of disasters?
What does mitigation refer to in the context of disasters?
What is the primary focus of secondary mitigation strategies?
What is the primary focus of secondary mitigation strategies?
Why can lack of awareness and information lead to disasters according to the text?
Why can lack of awareness and information lead to disasters according to the text?
What is the primary goal of mitigation in disaster management?
What is the primary goal of mitigation in disaster management?
Why is prevention considered crucial for developing nations in disaster management?
Why is prevention considered crucial for developing nations in disaster management?
In disaster management, what is the purpose of vulnerability assessment?
In disaster management, what is the purpose of vulnerability assessment?
What is the key focus of preparedness measures in disaster management?
What is the key focus of preparedness measures in disaster management?
Why is prevention planning based on hazard identification and vulnerability assessment?
Why is prevention planning based on hazard identification and vulnerability assessment?
What makes prevention one of the most difficult components to promote in managing disasters?
What makes prevention one of the most difficult components to promote in managing disasters?
