Practice Environmental Degradations (3.6) - Understanding Risk in Disaster Contexts

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Question 1.
Define a hazard.
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Think about events that can cause harm.
Question 2.
What is an example of a natural hazard?
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These events occur in nature.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?
- Natural
- Technological
- Environmental
- Biological
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Focus on the categories of hazards.
4Question 4.
True or False: People living in high-income countries are generally less affected by disasters.
- True
- False
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Consider the support systems in place.
Question 5.
Consider a flood occurring in a low-income neighborhood. Discuss the factors that make this community vulnerable and the potential impact on recovery.
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Think about economic status and available support.
Question 6.
Examine the implications of human activity on geological hazards like landslides. How might development influence risk?
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Consider how construction can destabilize the land.

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