Practice Introduction To Disaster Risks (1) - Introduction to Disaster Risks

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Question 1.
Define disaster risk in your own words.
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Think about the likelihood of harm from disasters.
Question 2.
What does exposure refer to in disaster management?
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Consider what happens when hazards occur.
3Question 3.
What does 'exposure' refer to in disaster management?
- Presence of hazards
- Available resources
- People and properties in hazard-prone areas
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Think about what makes a location risky.
4Question 4.
True or False: The frequency of earthquakes has significantly increased since 1950.
- True
- False
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Recall the trends discussed earlier.
Question 5.
Design a community disaster response plan for a small town prone to floods. Consider factors of exposure and vulnerability.
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Focus on the demographics and geographic layout.
Question 6.
Analyze the impact of urban sprawl on disaster risks based on the concepts covered. Provide a detailed example.
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Think of how more homes increase the danger during a flood.

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