6.5 - Framework of Disaster Risk Management
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Practice Questions
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What does disaster risk management focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about the goals of disaster management.
Name one profession that contributes to the built environment.
💡 Hint: This could be someone who designs buildings.
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What is the main goal of disaster risk management?
💡 Hint: Consider why we study this area.
True or False: The built environment has no impact on disaster risk management.
💡 Hint: Think about how buildings and infrastructure impact communities.
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Consider a coastal city facing regular hurricanes. Design a disaster management plan that includes all seven phases and explains how each phase interrelates.
💡 Hint: Break down each phase and think about how they can support each other.
Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic disparities on disaster recovery in a specific case, such as Hurricane Katrina.
💡 Hint: Consider the demographics affected and the resources available.
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