Understanding Hazards and Disasters
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Which type of hazard arises from the interaction of natural processes and human activities?

  • Technological hazards
  • Natural hazards
  • Man-made hazards
  • Quasi-natural hazards (correct)

    • What are the common examples of natural hazards mentioned in the text?

  • Earthquakes, tsunamis (correct)
  • Accidental release of chemicals
  • Pollution, desertification
  • Smog, fog

    • Which impact theme includes physical and psychological harm as well as diseases?

  • Socio-cultural impact
  • Psychological impact
  • Economic impact
  • Danger to life (correct)

    • What kind of losses are associated with the economic impact of hazards?

    <p>Loss of job due to displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hazard arises directly as a result of human activities?

    <p>Technological hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category do hazards impacts fall under based on general impact themes?

    <p>Environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between hazard and disaster?

    <p>Hazard causes destruction while disaster has the potential to cause destruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of risk and vulnerability, what does vulnerability refer to?

    <p>Characteristics of a community or system prone to damaging effects of a hazard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text define a hazard?

    <p>A condition that may cause loss of life and property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'risk' refer to in the context of hazards?

    <p>The likelihood of a hazard causing loss, damage, or destruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does vulnerability differ from risk?

    <p>Risk is about characteristics prone to damaging effects, while vulnerability is about potential loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a hazard differ from a disaster?

    <p>Hazard is a phenomenon or condition presenting potential harm, while disaster has already caused devastation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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