Practice Characteristics of Affected Population - 2.4 | 4. Introduction to Disaster Risks | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is exposure in terms of disaster risk?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when people and buildings are at risk due to disasters.

Question 2

Easy

Why might a landslide in the Himalayas be less concerning than one in an urban area?

💡 Hint: Consider the population density in these areas.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What defines exposure in disaster risk management?

  • Only the number of disasters
  • The presence of people and buildings in hazard-prone areas
  • Only the economic status of people

💡 Hint: Think of what makes an area riskier.

Question 2

True or False: A disaster can only be defined by the number of people exposed.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider other factors besides just numbers.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a disaster management strategy for a densely populated urban area at risk of flooding.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how many lives need to be saved and how quickly.

Question 2

Critically evaluate how socioeconomic factors influence disaster impact in different populations.

💡 Hint: Think about what resources people require to recover after a hazard.

Challenge and get performance evaluation