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Which of the following best defines a disaster?
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?
In the context of disasters, what does 'considerable' refer to?
- Significant (correct)
- Negligible
- Minimal
- Moderate
What distinguishes a disaster from other events?
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?
What characterizes a disaster according to the given definition?
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