Practice Knowledge And Decision Making (4) - Background Risk Factors - Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 3

Practice: Knowledge and Decision Making

Lesson 4Background Risk Factors

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is rainwater harvesting?
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Think about collecting water during rain.
Question 2.
Name one barrier to decision-making mentioned in the text.
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Remember the types of obstacles faced by people.
3Question 3.
What is the main reason people hesitate to adopt new drinking water technologies?
- Lack of information
- High costs
- Distrust
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Think about the factors that affect people's decisions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Rainwater harvesting can be a sustainable solution in areas with low rainfall.
- True
- False
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Consider the environmental conditions necessary for this method.
Question 5.
Analyze how a community can transition from surface water to rainwater harvesting technology. What steps should be taken and what challenges may arise?
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Consider both interpersonal and community dynamics in your analysis.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of NGOs in influencing public perception towards new water technologies. What impact do they have?
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Think about examples of successful NGO interventions in similar contexts.

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