4.2. Human Impact

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does speed of onset refer to?

   Hint

   Think about how quickly you can prepare for a disaster.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a hydro-meteorological disaster.

   Hint

   Consider disasters tied to weather and climate.

3. 3.

   What is the primary cause of earthquakes?

   • Weather patterns
   • Tectonic plate movements
   • Volcanic eruptions

   Hint

   Recall the section on earthquakes and tectonic plates.

4. 4.

   True or False: The majority of disasters from 1980 to 2005 were hydro-meteorological.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think back to the statistics shared in class.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the long-term socio-economic impacts of increasing flood events in urban areas.

   Hint

   Consider aspects like housing, jobs, and public services.

6. 6.

   Propose strategies to improve disaster preparedness in developing countries facing hydro-meteorological disasters.

   Hint

   Think about what would empower communities to better respond.