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Module 5 - Disaster Management Definitions Quiz

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What is the definition of a disaster?

A situation with minimal impact on the society and environment
An isolated incident with no significant consequences
An event causing minor disruptions in the community
A serious disruption in the functioning of the community or society causing wide spread material, economic, social or environmental losses (correct)

How can hazards be grouped?

Into natural hazards and environmental hazards
Into biological hazards and chemical hazards
Into accidental hazards and deliberate hazards
Into natural hazards and manmade hazards (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard?

Pollution
Explosion
Dam failure
Cyclone (correct)

What are examples of socio-natural hazards?

Landslides and floods (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which category does war or civil strife fall into?

Manmade hazard (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common hazard in forests?

Forest fire (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the adverse effects of forest fires?

Loss of valuable timber resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some environmental causes of forest fires?

Friction of bamboos swaying due to high wind velocity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a human-related cause of forest fires?

The use of fires by villagers to ward off wild animals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of forest fires on biodiversity?

Loss of biodiversity and extinction of plant species (C) Signup and view all the answers

How are forest fires ignited during summer?

By dry senescent leaves and twinges bursting into flames (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major contributor to the increase in forest fires in India?

Growth in human and cattle population (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one impact of forest fires on air quality?

Release of aerosols, ashes, and smoke into the air (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common intentional human-related cause of forest fires?

Lighting cigarettes or bidis near inflammable material (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a natural cause of forest fires?

High atmospheric temperatures and dryness (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential result of forest fires with speedy winds?

Burning nearby villages or human settlements (D) Signup and view all the answers