Practice Characteristics Of Hazards In Disaster Risk Management (5) - Understanding Risk in Disaster Contexts

Practice: Characteristics of Hazards in Disaster Risk Management

Lesson 5Understanding Risk in Disaster Contexts

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define the term 'hazard'.
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Think about examples like earthquakes or storms.
Question 2.
What are the three types of hazards?
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Remember the acronym 'NTH'.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?
- Natural
- Technological
- Cultural
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Think about the NTH categories.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vulnerability refers to the capability of a population to withstand hazards.
- True
- False
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Consider what vulnerability protects against.
Question 5.
Consider a region that faces both earthquakes and floods. How should the local government prioritize disaster preparedness tools to address these different hazards effectively?
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Think about the specific response options available for each hazard.
Question 6.
Analyze a historical disaster event and discuss its contributions to disaster risk management policies in affected regions. How do characteristics of the hazard play a role in these policies?
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Look at case studies for concrete examples.

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