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4.1. Disaster Types
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- 1.
What is a flash flood?
Hint
Consider the speed at which it occurs.
- 2.
Name the three types of plate boundaries.
Hint
Think about how plates interact.
- 3.
Which type of disaster provides more warning time?
- Earthquake
- Cyclone
- Flash Flood
Hint
Consider which disasters have prediction systems.
- 4.
True or False: Hydro-meteorological disasters account for less than 50% of global disasters.
- True
- False
Hint
Remember the statistics provided in this section.
- 5.
Discuss how understanding the speed of onset can improve community preparedness for disasters.
Hint
Consider local examples of disaster management strategies.
- 6.
Evaluate the role of government policies in managing hydro-meteorological disasters.
Hint
Look for examples of successful policies in different regions.
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