Practice Land-use Planning (8.5.2.2) - Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

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Question 1.
What is land-use planning?
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Think about how we divide areas for different activities.
Question 2.
Why are zoning laws important?
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Consider how a flood might affect houses.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of land-use planning?
- To maximize land profit
- To minimize hazard risks
- To encourage urban sprawl
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Think about the safety of communities.
4Question 4.
True or False: Zoning laws can help protect against natural hazards.
- True
- False
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Consider the effects of building in dangerous areas.
Question 5.
Design a comprehensive land-use plan for a fictional coastal town at risk of hurricanes, including zoning strategies and community engagement approaches.
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Consider stakeholders and their roles in disaster management.
Question 6.
Analyze a real-world example where ineffective land-use planning led to significant disaster impacts. What lessons can be learned?
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Look for key indicators of poor planning.

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