Practice Targeting The Poor Living On The Edge (6.1) - Assessments - Disaster Preparedness & Planning

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Name one approach to disaster risk reduction.
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Think about how we identify high-risk areas.
Question 2.
What does DRR stand for?
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It's about reducing the risks associated with disasters.
3Question 3.
What does DRR aim to achieve?
- A. Increase disaster impacts
- B. Reduce disaster impacts
- C. Ignore disaster risks
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Think about the goal of preparedness.
4Question 4.
True or False: Informal settlements are less vulnerable to disasters.
- True
- False
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Recall the definition of informal settlements.
Question 5.
Develop a comprehensive strategy for disaster risk reduction in an informal settlement, focusing on both location and design aspects.
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Consider local resources and community involvement in planning.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Turkey's building code changes post-1999 earthquake in reducing risks for informal settlements.
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Reflect on the balance between regulation and economic viability.

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