1.2. Scenarios Analyzing Risk Levels

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a hazard?

   Hint

   Think about natural events.

2. 2.

   Define exposure.

   Hint

   Consider where people live.

3. 3.

   What defines risk in relation to disasters?

   • Exposure and Hazard
   • Vulnerability only
   • Hazard only

   Hint

   Think about how lives are impacted.

4. 4.

   True or False: Socioeconomic status does not influence vulnerability.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the examples discussed.

5. 5.

   You are a disaster management planner. Outline the steps you would take to minimize risks in a community prone to landslides.

   Hint

   Think about what factors influence safety during a landslide.

6. 6.

   Analyze two different communities: one rich and one poor, in the event of a regional flood. Discuss how each community's resources would impact their disaster response.

   Hint

   Consider the role of socioeconomic factors.