18 Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered a natural disaster?
Nuclear accidents
What is the primary characteristic of a disaster?
It brings great damage and destruction.
Which of the following is an example of a human-made disaster?
Terrorist acts
What is the primary factor that determines the risk of a disaster?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of a disaster?
Economic growth
What is the primary purpose of disaster risk reduction efforts?
To minimize the impact of disasters
What are the two main categories of disasters mentioned in the text?
Natural and human-made
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor that can influence the impact of a disaster?
Geographical location of the area
According to the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), what does disaster risk refer to?
The combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences
Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural disaster mentioned in the text?
Chemical spills and explosions
What does the text suggest as strategies to address disparities in disaster risk reduction?
The text does not provide specific strategies for addressing disparities
What is included in the scope of a disaster's negative consequences?
All of the above
What is the definition of a disaster?
A disruption of the functioning of society that exceeds the ability of the affected people to cope
What is the definition of disaster risk according to ADPC (2012)?
The likelihood of a community being damaged or disrupted by a hazard
What are the two main types of disasters?
Natural disasters and human-made disasters
Which of the following is NOT considered a natural disaster according to the text?
Terrorist attacks
What factor increases the disaster risk of a community according to the text?
The community's proximity to a hazardous area
What is the key characteristic of disaster risk according to the text?
The potential for future adverse effects
Explore the definitions of disaster and disaster risk according to different sources such as Adelman (2011) and ADPC (2012). Understand the concepts of serious disruptions in society and the probability of community structures being affected by risks.
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