Practice Disaster Management And Risk Reduction (11.8)

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Question 1.
What does GIS stand for?
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Think about how geography is involved in data.
Question 2.
Name one hazard that can be mapped using GIS.
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Recall the natural disasters mentioned in our discussion.
3Question 3.
What is the main role of GIS in disaster management?
- To create city maps
- To assess disaster damage
- To map hazard zones
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Consider the purpose of mapping in disaster scenarios.
4Question 4.
True or False: High-resolution imagery is only used during the disaster.
- True
- False
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Think about the stages of disaster management.
Question 5.
Create a GIS map for a hypothetical urban area prone to flooding. Outline the data layers you'd need and how you'd utilize them.
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Think about what information would help indicate safe vs. unsafe areas.
Question 6.
Analyze a case where GIS was used effectively in disaster response. Identify the steps taken and the outcomes.
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Consider how technology can impact real-life outcomes.

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