Understanding Disaster and Disaster Risk Definitions
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Which of the following is NOT considered a natural disaster?

  • Floods
  • Hurricanes
  • Nuclear accidents (correct)
  • Earthquakes

    • What is the primary characteristic of a disaster?

  • It happens gradually over a long period of time.
  • It affects only a small, localized area.
  • It brings great damage and destruction. (correct)
  • It is a planned event.

    • Which of the following is an example of a human-made disaster?

  • Terrorist acts (correct)
  • Volcanic eruptions
  • Tsunamis
  • Hurricanes

    • What is the primary factor that determines the risk of a disaster?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of a disaster?

    <p>Economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of disaster risk reduction efforts?

    <p>To minimize the impact of disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main categories of disasters mentioned in the text?

    <p>Natural and human-made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor that can influence the impact of a disaster?

    <p>Geographical location of the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), what does disaster risk refer to?

    <p>The combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural disaster mentioned in the text?

    <p>Chemical spills and explosions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest as strategies to address disparities in disaster risk reduction?

    <p>The text does not provide specific strategies for addressing disparities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the scope of a disaster's negative consequences?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a disaster?

    <p>A disruption of the functioning of society that exceeds the ability of the affected people to cope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of disaster risk according to ADPC (2012)?

    <p>The likelihood of a community being damaged or disrupted by a hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main types of disasters?

    <p>Natural disasters and human-made disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a natural disaster according to the text?

    <p>Terrorist attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor increases the disaster risk of a community according to the text?

    <p>The community's proximity to a hazardous area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of disaster risk according to the text?

    <p>The potential for future adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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