Practice Imagined Scenarios Near Roorkee (2.1) - Disaster Risk - Disaster Preparedness &Planning

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Question 1.
What is a hazard?
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Think about what can cause a disaster.
Question 2.
Define exposure in the context of disaster risk.
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Consider who is affected by hazards.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'hazard' refer to?
- A source of harm
- A measure of risk
- An insurance policy
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Think of natural events that could damage property.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vulnerability does not impact disaster risk levels.
- True
- False
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Consider how preparedness can change disaster response.
Question 5.
Consider a community located in a floodplain. Discuss how the three components of risk (hazard, exposure, vulnerability) interact in this scenario.
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Think about how disasters manifest in the community's context.
Question 6.
Design a program to educate a rural community about disaster preparedness in the event of a landslide during heavy rain. Discuss how you would address each component of risk.
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Consider practical steps to implement in community engagement.

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