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A. State failure is a determining factor of disaster risk. B. Weak governance and unsupportive citizens strengthens the capacity of a nation to cope in times of disaster.

A. State failure is a determining factor of disaster risk. B. Weak governance and unsupportive citizens strengthens the capacity of a nation to cope in times of disaster.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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A- Both statements A and B are TRUE B- Statement A is TRUE, and B is FALSE C- Statement A is FALSE, and B is TRUE D- Neither statement A nor B is TRUE Lettered Choices: 1. A. State failure is a determining factor of disaster risk. B. Weak governance and unsupportive citizens strengthens the capacity of a nation to cope in times of disaster. 2. A. Involving the civil society and government in planning important measures to reduce negative impacts of hazards reduces disaster risk of a country. B. Corruption in the government greatly reduce the exposure of a country from hazards. 3. A. Environmental degradation and decline of ecosystems could be due to poor and weak environmental laws. B. The above statement is an example of the concept of vulnerability in which poor environmental management makes the society susceptible to disasters. 4. A. Poor leadership, expensive medicine and inaccessible health services can make healthcare system adaptive to natural hazards. B. Health care systems lessen vulnerability of a nation against disasters if all its building blocks are efficiently working. 5. A. Urbanization decreases susceptibility of the society from hazards. B. High income generated by urbanized areas can be invested in stronger infrastructures and warning systems. 6. A. Urbanization can become an opportunity to strengthen coping capacity. B. Coping capacity is the ability to manage adverse conditions, risks, or disasters.
Transcribed Image Text:A- Both statements A and B are TRUE B- Statement A is TRUE, and B is FALSE C- Statement A is FALSE, and B is TRUE D- Neither statement A nor B is TRUE Lettered Choices: 1. A. State failure is a determining factor of disaster risk. B. Weak governance and unsupportive citizens strengthens the capacity of a nation to cope in times of disaster. 2. A. Involving the civil society and government in planning important measures to reduce negative impacts of hazards reduces disaster risk of a country. B. Corruption in the government greatly reduce the exposure of a country from hazards. 3. A. Environmental degradation and decline of ecosystems could be due to poor and weak environmental laws. B. The above statement is an example of the concept of vulnerability in which poor environmental management makes the society susceptible to disasters. 4. A. Poor leadership, expensive medicine and inaccessible health services can make healthcare system adaptive to natural hazards. B. Health care systems lessen vulnerability of a nation against disasters if all its building blocks are efficiently working. 5. A. Urbanization decreases susceptibility of the society from hazards. B. High income generated by urbanized areas can be invested in stronger infrastructures and warning systems. 6. A. Urbanization can become an opportunity to strengthen coping capacity. B. Coping capacity is the ability to manage adverse conditions, risks, or disasters.
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