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What is the origin of the word 'disaster'?
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?
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?
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?
How is vulnerability defined in relation to disasters?
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According to the United Nations ISDR, how is disaster risk defined?
According to the United Nations ISDR, how is disaster risk defined?
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What are Intensive risks in terms of disaster risk categorization?
What are Intensive risks in terms of disaster risk categorization?
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What characterizes Extensive risks in disaster risk categorization?
What characterizes Extensive risks in disaster risk categorization?
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What does an Acute onset disaster refer to?
What does an Acute onset disaster refer to?
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'Bad Star' refers to the words:
'Bad Star' refers to the words:
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'Challenging to quantify' refers to the difficulty in:
'Challenging to quantify' refers to the difficulty in:
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