Practice Categorization Of Risk (3.2) - Risk Communication Overview - Disaster Preparedness & Planning

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Question 1.
What does risk refer to?
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Think about the possible consequences of a hazard.
Question 2.
Who typically performs hazard analysis?
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Consider who studies risks.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'risk' refer to?
- A natural disaster
- Potential for loss or damage
- An unavoidable event
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Think about what could happen if a hazard occurs.
4Question 4.
True or False: Scientists always present their risk analysis to the public without any modifications.
- True
- False
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Consider who the initial audience of scientific research is.
Question 5.
Consider a natural disaster that was reported widely in the media. Discuss the implications of varying narratives and potential public reactions.
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Think about how different reports can shape community behavior.
Question 6.
Analyze a situation where scientists and the public disagree on a risk category. What are the potential consequences of this disagreement?
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Consider the broader social impacts of mistrust.

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