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What is the key difference between a hazard and a risk?
What is the key difference between a hazard and a risk?
- A hazard is the probability of an event occurring, while a risk is the potential damage caused by that event.
- A hazard is a source of potential damage, while a risk is the actual damage that occurs.
- A hazard is an event that can cause harm, while a risk is the probability of that event occurring and its negative consequences. (correct)
- A hazard is a sudden calamitous event, while a risk is the process of adapting to that event.
What are the two key elements affected during a disaster according to the text?
What are the two key elements affected during a disaster according to the text?
- Life and environment
- Property and economy
- Life and property (correct)
- Animals and infrastructure
What is the relationship between disaster risk and vulnerability according to the text?
What is the relationship between disaster risk and vulnerability according to the text?
- Disaster risk is the product of vulnerability, which is the potential for damage or harm. (correct)
- Vulnerability is the process of adapting to disaster risk, which increases the level of risk.
- Disaster risk is caused by vulnerability, which is the condition that increases susceptibility to hazards.
- Disaster risk and vulnerability are independent concepts that do not affect each other.
Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor affecting the vulnerability of a community?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a factor affecting the vulnerability of a community?
What is the definition of resilience according to the text?
What is the definition of resilience according to the text?
Which of the following statements about disaster risk is most accurate based on the information provided?
Which of the following statements about disaster risk is most accurate based on the information provided?
What does population density refer to?
What does population density refer to?
Which of the following is an example of a quasi-natural hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a quasi-natural hazard?
What is the purpose of the color coding system used in hazard identification?
What is the purpose of the color coding system used in hazard identification?
Which type of boundary is associated with the movement of tectonic plates colliding?
Which type of boundary is associated with the movement of tectonic plates colliding?
What is the purpose of a hazard map?
What is the purpose of a hazard map?
Which of the following is an example of a complex humanitarian emergency?
Which of the following is an example of a complex humanitarian emergency?
