2. Disaster Risk Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define what a hazard is.

   Hint

   Think about natural disasters.

2. 2.

   What does 'exposure' refer to in disaster risk management?

   Hint

   Consider the people near disasters.

3. 3.

   What is a hazard?

   • A natural event that can cause harm
   • Something that occurs randomly
   • Only man-made events

   Hint

   Think of natural disasters.

4. 4.

   Exposure refers to:

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Exposure relates to presence near hazards.

5. 5.

   Evaluate how population density and building structure impact disaster risk in a selected urban area. Consider various demographics.

   Hint

   Think about how buildings and populations are arranged.

6. 6.

   Design a disaster response plan for a village prone to landslides, factoring in age demographics and housing types.

   Hint

   Consider who will need more support during disasters.