Practice Disaster Vulnerability (2) - Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define what a hazard is.
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Think about examples of natural events.
Question 2.
What does vulnerability mean in the context of disasters?
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Consider who is more affected during disasters.
3Question 3.
What is the primary focus of understanding disaster vulnerability?
- Physical events only
- Exposure to hazards
- Human factors and characteristics
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Think about what demographics matter during a disaster.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vulnerability only relates to economic status.
- True
- False
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Consider other attributes people might have.
Question 5.
Assess a community impacted by a recent natural disaster, identifying the internal and external components of their vulnerability.
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Think about the community's resources and preparedness methods.
Question 6.
Propose a disaster risk management strategy tailored for a town that is low-income and flood-prone.
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Consider all aspects of vulnerability in your proposals.

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