Practice Analysis Of Rain Effects (2.2) - Disaster Risk - Disaster Preparedness &Planning

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Question 1.
What is a hazard?
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Think about what can cause damage or danger.
Question 2.
What does exposure refer to?
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Consider who is in the path of a hazard.
3Question 3.
What component of disaster risk refers to the potential for harm?
- Exposure
- Hazard
- Vulnerability
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Think about what can lead to damage.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vulnerability decreases the risk of disaster.
- True
- False
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Consider if being vulnerable is protective or harmful.
Question 5.
Develop a risk assessment for a small village susceptible to landslides. Consider how you would account for hazard, exposure, and vulnerability.
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Think about local maps and who lives where.
Question 6.
Propose a community plan to reduce disaster risk during heavy rainfall, focusing on both structural and non-structural measures.
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Consider both immediate and long-term adaptations.

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