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1. Resilience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
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- 1.
Define resilience in your own words.
Hint
Think about how communities keep going during disasters.
- 2.
List one type of capital from the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework.
Hint
Which type focuses on people's skills?
- 3.
What is resilience in disaster risk reduction?
- Ability to recover
- Ignoring the impact
- Avoiding challenges
Hint
Think about what happens after a disaster.
- 4.
Is community engagement essential for effective DRR?
- True
- False
Hint
Can locals provide better solutions?
- 5.
Propose a strategy to improve community resilience in a flood-prone area. Include educational elements and stakeholders involved.
Hint
What resources or knowledge can the community provide?
- 6.
Evaluate how improving governance can impact disaster resilience in urban areas.
Hint
What changes in governance could enhance disaster preparedness?
Exercises
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
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Estimated Time
4 min
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70%
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- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting
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2
Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
Instructions
- Read each question carefully
- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting