Practice Defining Hazard And Disaster (2.8) - Introduction - Disaster Preparedness &Planning

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define hazard in your own words.
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Think about natural events like storms or earthquakes.
Question 2.
What is vulnerability?
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Consider the factors that influence how people experience disasters.
3Question 3.
What is a hazard?
- A natural event
- A human-created disaster
- An emergency response
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Consider your understanding of natural phenomena.
4Question 4.
Vulnerability can only impact disasters in developing countries.
- True
- False
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Think about different scenarios globally.
Question 5.
Evaluate a community's resilience to a specific hazard considering its vulnerabilities. Include potential strategies to improve resilience.
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Identify specific vulnerabilities and suggest targeted interventions.
Question 6.
Compare two recent disasters: one in a developed country and one in a developing country. Analyze the roles of hazard and vulnerability in the outcomes.
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Use data on casualties, economic impact, and emergency responses for clarity.

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