1.5 - Urbanization and Disaster Exposure
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Practice Questions
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What is urbanization?
💡 Hint: Think of more people moving to cities.
Give one example of a disaster risk related to urban areas.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when it rains a lot in cities.
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What percentage of the world's population is projected to live in urban areas by 2030?
💡 Hint: Consider the significant growth from the past.
True or False: Structural measures alone can protect communities from all types of disasters.
💡 Hint: Recall the need for community involvement and awareness.
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Design a community awareness program that could enhance risk perception and preparedness for a specific urban area prone to floods.
💡 Hint: Consider what motivates people to attend such programs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of combining structural and non-structural measures in a recent disaster response case.
💡 Hint: Focus on specific case studies and their reported outcomes.
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