drrr

Question 1

a serious disruption of the functioning of the community or a society
involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses
and impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society
to cope using its own resources.

Answer 1

Disaster

Question 2

(UNISDR)

Answer 2

United Nations Office for Disaster Reduction

Question 3

is a sudden, calamitous event, usually catching residents unprepared.

Answer 3

disaster

Question 4

A dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or
condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health
impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social
and economic disruption, or environmental damage.

Answer 4

Hazard

Question 5

The report measures risks using a system which considers a country’s
vulnerability and exposure to hazards,

Answer 5

world risk index.

Question 6

the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an
injury or a loss) will happen

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Risk

Question 7

are variables that either aggravate or mitigate the effects of hazards, affecting the
degree or scope of a disaster.

Answer 7

Disaster Risk factors

Question 8

would pertain to tangible objects or infrastructure, like the availability of
fire exits, or the sturdiness of the building, or the presence or absence of objects that can
harm you or help you, etc.

Answer 8

Physical factors

Question 9

include state of mental capacity and health

Answer 9

Psychological factors

Question 10

include religion, social status, traditions, perception by society, etc.

Answer 10

Socio-cultural factors

Question 11

include assets and liabilities, income, economic class, etc.

Answer 11

Economic factors

Question 12

include government structure, diplomatic issues, etc.

Answer 12

Political factors

Question 13

include flora and fauna in environment, health, diseases

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Biological factors

Question 14

Effects of Disaster

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primary, secondary, tertiary effects

Question 15

naturally-occurring physical phenomena caused either by
rapid or slow onset events

Answer 15

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question 16

process or phenomenon of organic origin or conveyed by
biological vectors/agents, including exposure to pathogenic
microorganisms, toxins and bioactive substances

Answer 16

BIOLOGICAL HAZARD

Question 17

geological process or phenomenon

Answer 17

GEOLOGICAL HAZARD

Question 18

process or phenomenon of atmospheric, hydrological or
oceanographic nature

Answer 18

HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL HAZARD

Question 19

a hazard originating from technological or industrial conditions,
including accidents, dangerous procedures, infrastructure failures,
or specific human activities.

Answer 19

MAN-MADE AND TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARDS