1.4 - Formal Definition of Disaster
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Define what a hazard is.
💡 Hint: Think of examples like storms or earthquakes.
What does vulnerability mean?
💡 Hint: Consider factors like age, health, and financial status.
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What is the formal definition of a disaster?
💡 Hint: Think about the scale of disruption it causes.
True or False: Vulnerability only includes economic factors.
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a community susceptible.
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Evaluate the relationship between economic status and recovery after a disaster in a case study of recent floods.
💡 Hint: Use examples from recent disasters.
Propose a community initiative aimed at reducing vulnerability among elderly populations during natural disasters.
💡 Hint: Think about specific needs of the elderly.
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