Understanding Hazard, Risk, Disaster and Risk Factors

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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?

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?

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?

Resilience to the hazard event Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of resilience according to the text?

The process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about disaster risk is most accurate based on the information provided?

Disaster risk is the product of the possible damage caused by a hazard and the vulnerability within a society. Signup and view all the answers

What does population density refer to?

The ratio of individuals to the size of the area they inhabit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a quasi-natural hazard?

Acid rain Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the color coding system used in hazard identification?

To provide guidance on safety procedures and warnings Signup and view all the answers

Which type of boundary is associated with the movement of tectonic plates colliding?

Convergent boundary Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a hazard map?

To identify areas vulnerable to a particular hazard Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a complex humanitarian emergency?

A conflict or war situation Signup and view all the answers

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