Lesson 1

Question 1

A serious disruption of the functioning of a 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

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 2

Hazard

Question 3

Types of HAZARD

Answer 3

• Natural
• Technological
• Biological
• Geological
• Hydrometeorological

Question 4

Caused by natural phenomenon like geological or meteorological that can cause death and loss or damage of property.

Answer 4

Natural disaster

Question 5

Caused by humans or involves an element of human intent, negligence, error, or involving any failure of a system. It includes technological or industrial accidents.

Answer 5

Man-Made Disaster

Question 6

It involves a break-down of authority, looting and attacks on strategic installations, including conflict situations and war.

Answer 6

Complex Emergency

Question 7

They can cause significant economic, social, and political disruption all over the world. It involves a sudden onset of contagious disease that affects health, disrupts services and businesses, bring economic and social costs.

Answer 7

Pandemic Emergency