Practice Construction Materials And Costs (1.4) - Impact of Earthquake on Housing and Infrastructure

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Question 1.
What type of house usually suffers more damage during earthquakes?
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Think about permanent materials.
Question 2.
What is Bhuga known for?
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Reflect on traditional construction.
3Question 3.
What type of house remained undamaged during the earthquake?
- Pucca House
- Bhuga
- Mud House
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Associates with traditional builds.
4Question 4.
Government assistance was more available to which group?
- True
- False
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Reflect on equity among groups.
Question 5.
Develop a strategy to improve the funding model for reconstructing houses in low-income communities post-earthquake.
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Think about combining resources.
Question 6.
Evaluate the long-term impacts of using local materials on community resilience after a disaster versus imported materials.
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Consider sustainability and community advantage.

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