Practice Impact On Different Countries (4.2) - Understanding Risk in Disaster Contexts

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Question 1.
Define hazard in the context of disaster risk.
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Think about natural events that can cause harm.
Question 2.
What is exposure in disaster risk management?
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Consider who is affected when a disaster strikes.
3Question 3.
What defines a hazard in disaster risks?
- Only natural events
- Potentially damaging events
- Only human activities
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Consider both natural and human dimensions.
4Question 4.
True or False: All countries are equally affected by disasters regardless of income.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the economic aspects of disaster impacts.
Question 5.
Given a case study of a low-income country impacted by a flood, analyze the factors that exacerbate the vulnerability of its population.
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Examine the social and economic structures in place.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current disaster management frameworks in high-income versus low-income countries.
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Look at the resources allocated for disaster response.

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