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4. Distribution and Impact of Disasters
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- 1.
What is a 'hazard'?
Hint
Think about natural disasters.
- 2.
Give an example of a geological hazard.
Hint
Consider earth's physical processes.
- 3.
What is a natural hazard?
- A man-made disaster
- A naturally occurring event
- A technological failure
Hint
Think about events not caused by human activity.
- 4.
Low-income countries are less affected by disasters than high-income countries.
- True
- False
Hint
Reflect on resource availability during disasters.
- 5.
Critically analyze the role of technological hazards in disaster risk management and give examples.
Hint
Think about how technology interacts with natural processes.
- 6.
Evaluate the implications of climate change on the distribution of natural hazards.
Hint
Consider long-term trends and their potential impacts.
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4 min
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70%
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