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1. Scale Mismatches and Disasters
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What is a scale mismatch?
Hint
Think about how different areas are affected by the same event.
- 2.
What is community resilience?
Hint
How do communities bounce back from disasters?
- 3.
What is the main focus of the section on scale mismatches?
- Cultural identity
- Local and Global Impact Management
- Economic growth
Hint
Look for the main theme of the discussed impacts.
- 4.
True or False: Climate change impacts are only negative for agriculture.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider both sides of climate change effects.
- 5.
How does the cultural identity of communities influence their disaster recovery processes? Discuss using examples.
Hint
Think about how community traditions affect their actions after a disaster.
- 6.
Propose a strategy to address scale mismatches in disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Hint
What steps can be taken to align community needs with broader policies?
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