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3 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Define what a hazard is in your own words.
Think of examples like storms or earthquakes.
What does 'exposure' mean in the context of disaster management?
Consider where people live and work.
What factors contribute to the magnitude of a disaster?
Think about what influences the impact of disasters.
True or False: All disasters are equally risky regardless of population density.
Consider how many people are living in a hazard-prone area.
Consider two cities: City A with a large elderly population in wooden houses and City B with young professionals in skyscrapers. Analyze the potential disaster risk in both cities due to a coming hurricane.
Examine both the physical and social layers of risk.
You are tasked with designing a disaster risk management plan for a rural community with limited resources. Discuss how you would approach assessing the existing hazards and exposure.
Think about which resources are critical for disaster preparedness.
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