1 - Understanding Risk in Disaster Contexts
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is a hazard?
💡 Hint: Think about natural events that can cause harm.
Define exposure in the context of disasters.
💡 Hint: It relates to who or what is at risk.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What does the term 'hazard' refer to?
💡 Hint: It’s something that can cause harm.
True or False: Vulnerability is only about how prepared a community is for hazards.
💡 Hint: Think broader than just preparation.
2 more questions available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
Design a disaster preparedness plan for an urban area prone to flooding, considering hazard characteristics.
💡 Hint: Think about both physical and social factors.
Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic status on community vulnerability to earthquake risks.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences between high-income and low-income communities.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.