2.3 - Avalanche and Landslide Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What natural phenomenon is characterized by a sudden release of snow and ice?
💡 Hint: Think of a snowy mountain.
How would you define exposure in terms of disaster risk?
💡 Hint: It refers to who or what is at risk.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What increases vulnerability during a landslide?
💡 Hint: Think about where more people live.
True or False: Avalanches can only occur in snowy regions.
💡 Hint: Consider the factors that create an avalanche beyond just snow.
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Design a community disaster response plan for a village prone to both landslides and avalanches. What factors must be considered?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens before, during, and after a disaster.
Develop a proposal for improving public awareness about landslide risks in a specific area. Include methods of communication and outreach.
💡 Hint: Think about who your audience is and how best to reach them.
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