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Natural and Man-Made Disasters Definition
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Natural and Man-Made Disasters Definition

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Which of the following best defines a disaster?

  • A gradual event causing considerable damage to life and property
  • A sudden event causing minor damage to life and property
  • An intentional event causing great damage to life and property
  • A sudden accidental event of great magnitude causing considerable damage to life and property (correct)

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

  • Significant (correct)
  • Negligible
  • Minimal
  • Moderate

    • What distinguishes a disaster from other events?

  • The intentionality of the event
  • The predictability of the event
  • The magnitude and impact of the event (correct)
  • The geographical location of the event

    • What characterizes a disaster according to the given definition?

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