5.1 - Understanding Risks
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Practice Questions
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What is risk perception?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would assess danger.
What does risk communication aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Consider what information governments provide during emergencies.
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What is the primary focus of risk communication?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of emergency alerts.
True or False: People who underestimate risks are more likely to prepare for disasters.
💡 Hint: Consider how knowledge impacts actions.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze the impact of cultural beliefs on disaster preparedness in global communities and how these beliefs can affect risk communication strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about diverse cultures and their approaches to risk.
Evaluate a local disaster management plan and suggest improvements based on risk communication principles discussed in this section.
💡 Hint: Look for gaps between the community's needs and the current plan.
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