Practice Defining Hazard (2) - Understanding Risk in Disaster Contexts

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define what a hazard is.
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Think about what events might cause harm.
Question 2.
List one example of a natural hazard.
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Consider weather-related phenomena.
3Question 3.
What is a hazard?
- A natural process
- A potentially damaging event
- A biological organism
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Think about events that may cause problems for communities.
4Question 4.
Natural hazards are entirely preventable.
- True
- False
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Recall the definition of a hazard.
Question 5.
Evaluate the long-term societal impacts of a major earthquake on a low-income urban area.
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Consider effects on local governance and resource allocation.
Question 6.
Propose a disaster preparedness plan for a coastal city prone to hurricanes.
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Think about what major steps would help mitigate impacts.

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