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What is a natural disaster?

A sudden event caused by human activities, leading to minor harm to people and property with little or no warning
An occurrence resulting from natural hazards, causing minor disruption of life and property with little or no warning
An undesirable occurrence resulting from forces largely outside human control, causing serious disruption of life and property with little or no warning (correct)
An occurrence resulting from human activities, causing minor disruption of life and property with sufficient warning

What distinguishes natural hazards from natural disasters?

Natural hazards are caused by human activities, while natural disasters are caused by natural forces
Natural hazards have the potential to cause harm, while natural disasters cause large scale, widespread death and loss of property (correct)
Natural hazards are permanent aspects of the environment, while natural disasters are temporary occurrences
Natural hazards are predictable, while natural disasters strike quickly with little or no warning

Why do natural disasters require mobilization of efforts beyond statutory emergency services?

Because they cause serious disruption of life and property, including death and injury to a large number of people (correct)
Because they are easily manageable with existing resources
Because they occur frequently and require additional funding
Because they are less severe and require specialized assistance

What characterizes natural hazards?

<p>They are elements in the natural environment that have the potential to cause harm to people or property (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes natural disasters from natural hazards?

<p>Natural disasters are relatively sudden and cause large scale, widespread death, loss of property, and disturbance to social systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers