Practice Targets And Goals (3.3) - Pressure and Release Model - Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 3

Practice: Targets and Goals

Lesson 3.3Pressure and Release Model

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Question 1.
What is the Pressure and Release Model?
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Think about the causes of vulnerability.
Question 2.
Name one dynamic pressure that can lead to increased disaster risk.
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Consider every day issues faced by communities.
3Question 3.
What does the Pressure and Release Model explain?
- It only focuses on natural hazards
- It explains how root causes lead to disasters
- It is irrelevant in disaster studies
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Consider how vulnerabilities are formed.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Hyogo Framework and Sendai Framework have different time spans.
- True
- False
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Think about the years these frameworks cover.
Question 5.
If a region faces rapid demographic changes, what strategies can be employed to mitigate resulting disaster risks?
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Consider the resources and structures needed for growing populations.
Question 6.
Evaluate the importance of international cooperation in achieving the targets set out in the Sendai Framework.
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Think about how support from other countries could influence local strategies.

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