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Understanding Disaster Risk, Vulnerability, Hazard, and Exposure

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Which of the following is NOT a component of disaster risk?

Preparedness (correct)

Vulnerability

Exposure

Hazard

What does vulnerability refer to in the context of disaster risk?

The characteristics that make something susceptible to harm from a hazard (correct)

The likelihood of a hazard occurring

The potential damage caused by a hazard

The proximity of people or assets to a hazardous area

If a community has a high level of exposure but low vulnerability and hazard, what is the disaster risk?

Impossible to determine without additional information

High

Moderate

Low (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a hazard, according to the text?

Loss of cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between natural hazards and man-made hazards?

Natural hazards are caused by the environment, while man-made hazards are the result of human activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of prevention in the context of disaster risk?

To ensure that human action or natural phenomena do not result in disaster or emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of mitigation as described in the text?

To reduce the severity of the damage caused by a disaster Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a 'dormant' hazard?

The hazard is actively causing harm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of 'biohazard' according to the text?

Radioactive materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinguishing feature between a 'dormant' and an 'armed' hazard according to the text?

A dormant hazard has the potential to cause harm, while an armed hazard is actively causing harm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of 'ionizing radiation' mentioned in the text?

Ultraviolet rays Signup and view all the answers