Practice Livelihoods At Risk (1.5) - Pressure and Release Model - Disaster Preparedness &Planning

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the Pressure and Release Model used for?
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Think about how pressures build in a community.
Question 2.
Name one macro force that affects livelihoods.
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Consider large scale societal changes.
3Question 3.
What does the Pressure and Release Model illustrate?
- Root causes of poverty
- How vulnerabilities develop
- Economic growth measures
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Remember, it's about the relationship between roots and pressures.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Sendai Framework focuses only on earthquake risks.
- True
- False
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Think about what 'multi-hazard' means.
Question 5.
Propose a strategy for problem-solving in a community experiencing both economic decline and environmental degradation, using principles from DRR frameworks.
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Consider how cooperation among sectors enhances resilience.
Question 6.
Critique the effectiveness of the Hyogo Framework in addressing multi-hazard risks compared to the Sendai Framework.
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Identify each framework's strengths and weaknesses in disaster management.

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