3 - Evaluating Risk in Disaster Scenarios
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'exposure' mean in disaster management?
💡 Hint: Think about what assets are at risk.
Give an example of a natural disaster that has increased in frequency.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of weather events impact populations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary factor determining exposure in a disaster scenario?
💡 Hint: Think about communities' vulnerability based on numbers.
True or False: The economic status of people has no effect on their vulnerability to hazards.
💡 Hint: Consider how wealth impacts preparedness.
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Challenge Problems
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Assess a fictional community with 70% elderly residents during a flood. Discuss what makes this community particularly vulnerable and how disaster plans should be tailored for them.
💡 Hint: Focus on age-related challenges.
Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic status on a community’s ability to recover from a recent earthquake.
💡 Hint: Link financial resources to recovery timeliness.
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