5 - Characteristics of Hazards in Disaster Risk Management
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Practice Questions
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Define the term 'hazard'.
💡 Hint: Think about examples like earthquakes or storms.
What are the three types of hazards?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'NTH'.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?
💡 Hint: Think about the NTH categories.
True or False: Vulnerability refers to the capability of a population to withstand hazards.
💡 Hint: Consider what vulnerability protects against.
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Consider a region that faces both earthquakes and floods. How should the local government prioritize disaster preparedness tools to address these different hazards effectively?
💡 Hint: Think about the specific response options available for each hazard.
Analyze a historical disaster event and discuss its contributions to disaster risk management policies in affected regions. How do characteristics of the hazard play a role in these policies?
💡 Hint: Look at case studies for concrete examples.
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