Understanding Disasters and Risks

What are the main categories of disasters?

• Economic, environmental, and political disasters.

• Cultural, historical, and personal disasters.

• Natural, technological, and social disasters.

• Medical, psychological, and environmental disasters.

How are natural disasters classified?

• Natural disasters are classified into geological, meteorological, hydrological, climatological, biological, and technological disasters.

• Natural disasters are classified into urban and rural disasters.

• Natural disasters are classified based on their color and size.

• Natural disasters are classified by their economic impact.

What is the difference between man-made and natural disasters?

• Man-made disasters can only occur in urban areas.

• Natural disasters are caused by human negligence.

• Man-made disasters are caused by human actions, while natural disasters occur due to natural processes.

• Natural disasters are always more severe than man-made disasters.

Can you name three common types of natural disasters?

• tsunamis

• earthquakes, hurricanes, floods

• tornadoes

• volcanoes

What type of disaster is caused by technological failures?

• Economic disaster

• Political disaster

• Technological disaster

• Natural disaster

What are some examples of biological disasters?

• Climate change effects on weather patterns

• Pollution from industrial waste

• Natural disasters like earthquakes

• Outbreaks of infectious diseases, bioterrorism events, and the spread of invasive species.

How do social and economic factors influence disaster risk?

• Disaster risk is solely determined by environmental factors.

• Social and economic factors influence disaster risk by affecting vulnerability, preparedness, and recovery capacity.

• Social and economic factors have no impact on disaster risk.

• Social and economic factors only affect the timing of disasters.

What role does climate change play in disaster frequency?

• Disasters are solely caused by human activities, not climate change.

• Climate change decreases the likelihood of natural disasters.

• Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of disasters.

• Climate change has no impact on disaster frequency.