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Understanding Disasters and Their Impact

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What is the origin of the word 'disaster'?

From the Spanish word 'desastroso'

From the Greek word 'disastros'

From the French word 'desastre' (correct)

From the Latin word 'disasterum'

What is the definition of a disaster?

An event that brings good fortune

A peaceful gathering of individuals

A serious and tragic event causing loss and damage (correct)

A joyful celebration in a community

What do hazards refer to in the context of disasters?

Opportunities for growth and development

Dangerous phenomena that cause loss and negative impacts (correct)

Peaceful elements of nature

Events that bring prosperity to a community

How is vulnerability defined in relation to disasters?

The level of susceptibility of a community to hazards Signup and view all the answers

According to the United Nations ISDR, how is disaster risk defined?

Potential loss in lives, health, status, livelihoods, and assets Signup and view all the answers

What are Intensive risks in terms of disaster risk categorization?

Exposure of large numbers of people to extreme events Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Extensive risks in disaster risk categorization?

Exposure of dispersed populations to various low or moderate intensity hazards Signup and view all the answers

What does an Acute onset disaster refer to?

'Sudden-onset disasters triggered by unexpected events Signup and view all the answers

'Bad Star' refers to the words:

'Des' and 'aster' Signup and view all the answers

'Challenging to quantify' refers to the difficulty in:

Estimating the monetary losses due to disasters Signup and view all the answers