1. Introduction to Disaster Risks

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define disaster risk in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about the likelihood of harm from disasters.

2. 2.

   What does exposure refer to in disaster management?

   Hint

   Consider what happens when hazards occur.

3. 3.

   What does 'exposure' refer to in disaster management?

   • Presence of hazards
   • Available resources
   • People and properties in hazard-prone areas

   Hint

   Think about what makes a location risky.

4. 4.

   True or False: The frequency of earthquakes has significantly increased since 1950.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the trends discussed earlier.

5. 5.

   Design a community disaster response plan for a small town prone to floods. Consider factors of exposure and vulnerability.

   Hint

   Focus on the demographics and geographic layout.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of urban sprawl on disaster risks based on the concepts covered. Provide a detailed example.

   Hint

   Think of how more homes increase the danger during a flood.