6.1. Definition and Professionals of the Built Environment

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the built environment include?

   Hint

   Think about things created by humans.

2. 2.

   Name two types of professionals in the built environment.

   Hint

   Consider who designs and constructs buildings.

3. 3.

   What is included in the built environment?

   • Only buildings
   • Buildings and roads
   • Buildings
   • roads
   • and public services

   Hint

   Consider all aspects that make up urban areas.

4. 4.

   True or False: Disaster preparedness is only the responsibility of government agencies.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about who else is involved in preparing for disasters.

5. 5.

   Analyze how different socioeconomic factors can affect disaster response in a community.

   Hint

   Consider cases from various countries.

6. 6.

   Design a hypothetical disaster preparedness plan for a coastal city facing the threat of hurricanes.

   Hint

   Think about past hurricane impacts and what worked.