Practice Biological Hazards (3.4) - Understanding Risk in Disaster Contexts

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Question 1.
Define a hazard.
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Think of events like floods or earthquakes.
Question 2.
Name one type of biological hazard.
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Consider infections that spread easily.
3Question 3.
What is a biological hazard?
- A physical event causing damage
- A health risk from biological agents
- A natural disaster
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Think about what types of risks arise from living organisms.
4Question 4.
True or False: Technological hazards only occur in industrialized nations.
- True
- False
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Consider situations outside of industrial contexts.
Question 5.
Design a disaster risk management plan for a low-income community facing frequent flooding. Consider health risks from biological hazards.
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Think about how to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability.
Question 6.
Assess the impact of urbanization on the frequency of biological hazards in metropolitan areas.
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Consider how urban systems can either mitigate or exacerbate risks.

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