1.2. Understanding Human Impact and Hazard Potential

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a natural hazard? Provide an example.

   Hint

   Think of events that affect people and property negatively.

2. 2.

   Define exposure in the context of disaster management.

   Hint

   What happens when people live near risky environments?

3. 3.

   Which of the following is a natural hazard?

   • Drought
   • Economic recession
   • Social conflict

   Hint

   Consider what types of events naturally occur in the environment.

4. 4.

   True or False: High population density decreases exposure to natural hazards.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how crowded places are affected by disasters.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a case where urban development increased exposure to natural hazards. Discuss the impacts.

   Hint

   Look at population growth, infrastructure changes, and emergency response plans.

6. 6.

   Design a community disaster response plan for an area with high vulnerability. Include specifics on buildings and population.

   Hint

   Focus on integrating resilience in both human behavior and structural design.