3.4 - Biological Hazards
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Practice Questions
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Define a hazard.
💡 Hint: Think of events like floods or earthquakes.
Name one type of biological hazard.
💡 Hint: Consider infections that spread easily.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a biological hazard?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of risks arise from living organisms.
True or False: Technological hazards only occur in industrialized nations.
💡 Hint: Consider situations outside of industrial contexts.
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Design a disaster risk management plan for a low-income community facing frequent flooding. Consider health risks from biological hazards.
💡 Hint: Think about how to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability.
Assess the impact of urbanization on the frequency of biological hazards in metropolitan areas.
💡 Hint: Consider how urban systems can either mitigate or exacerbate risks.
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