Practice Risk Avoiders (3.2) - Resilience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Practice: Risk Avoiders

Lesson 3.2Resilience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is resilience in the context of DRR?
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Think about how communities respond to disasters.
Question 2.
Name one type of capital mentioned in the sustainable livelihoods framework.
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Consider the resources a community might have.
3Question 3.
What is the definition of resilience according to DFID?
- The ability to avoid disasters entirely
- The ability to manage change without compromising future prospects
- The capacity to recover only after a disaster occurs
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Consider the balance between managing changes and future needs.
4Question 4.
Governments are responsible for which of the following in DRR?
- True
- False
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Think about who prepares and manages disaster plans.
Question 5.
Evaluate how governance affects the effectiveness of disaster recovery efforts in a specific case study.
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Consider how different governance structures can lead to varying outcomes.
Question 6.
Propose a plan for increasing community resilience in a disaster-prone region.
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Think of the various factors discussed throughout the section when proposing your plan.

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