Practice Extent Of Hazards (5.3) - Understanding Risk in Disaster Contexts

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Question 1.
Define 'hazard'.
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Think about the types of dangers that can occur.
Question 2.
What does 'risk' refer to in the context of hazards?
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Consider how often something might happen.
3Question 3.
What defines a hazard?
- A natural event only
- A potential damaging physical event
- An economic loss
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Think about what makes something dangerous.
4Question 4.
True or False: Low-income countries suffer more from natural disasters due to higher vulnerabilities.
- True
- False
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Consider the differences in resources available.
Question 5.
Design a disaster risk management strategy for a coastal city prone to floods and hurricanes.
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Consider the specific geography and population density.
Question 6.
Using historical data, compare the impacts of a drought in a low-income country to a high-income country.
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Factors like infrastructure and government investment can make a difference.

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