Practice Need For Information To Make Decisions (3.1) - The Role of Social Networks in Disaster Preparedness
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Need for Information to Make Decisions

Practice - Need for Information to Make Decisions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is disaster preparedness?

💡 Hint: Think about steps taken before a disaster occurs.

Question 2 Easy

Why is social networking important in disaster preparedness?

💡 Hint: Consider how families help each other during emergencies.

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Question 1

What does disaster preparedness focus on?

Only recovery
Planning and preparation
Information gathering only

💡 Hint: Think about the steps taken prior to a disaster.

Question 2

True or False: Weak ties are less useful than strong ties in gathering new information.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how friends-of-friends might provide insights.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a case where a community failed to prepare for a flood due to lack of diverse information sources. What would you recommend?

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between cohesion and diversity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a campaign to improve disaster preparedness in a local community using both cohesive and weak networks. What strategies would you use?

💡 Hint: Think about ways to leverage existing relationships and new platforms.

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