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comprises conditions determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes, which increase the susceptibility of a community, school, or certain area in a locality to the impact of hazards(1 Point)CapacitiesDisasterDisaster damageDisaster impactEmergencyHazardRiskVulnerability

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comprises conditions determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes, which increase the susceptibility of a community, school, or certain area in a locality to the impact of hazards(1 Point)CapacitiesDisasterDisaster damageDisaster impactEmergencyHazardRiskVulnerability

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The term that fits the description given is "Vulnerability". This term refers to the susceptibility of a community, school, or certain area in a locality to the impact of hazards due to conditions determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes.

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