Practice Overview of Increasing Natural Disasters - 1.1 | 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 a natural disaster?

💡 Hint: Think about sudden environmental events.

Question 2

Easy

Define exposure in the context of natural disasters.

💡 Hint: Consider what increases risk in disaster scenarios.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which natural disaster has seen an increase in frequency from 1950 to 2005?

  • Earthquakes
  • Floods
  • Tornados

💡 Hint: Focus on the disasters mentioned in the section.

Question 2

True or False: Exposure refers to the absence of people and property in hazard-prone areas.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what exposure means in disaster contexts.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where a major earthquake is predicted in a densely populated city, evaluate how different demographics (age, income, etc.) will affect the disaster response strategy.

💡 Hint: Think about who might need special assistance during a disaster.

Question 2

Analyze the relationship between industrial activities in urban areas and their exposure to natural hazards. What measures can be taken to mitigate risks?

💡 Hint: Consider how industrial zones influence local population density.

Challenge and get performance evaluation