Practice Overview of the 1999 Earthquake - 5.1 | 4. Decentralizing (Re) Construction in Colombia | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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5.1 - Overview of the 1999 Earthquake

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What was the magnitude of the 1999 earthquake in Colombia?

💡 Hint: Think about the scale used to measure earthquakes.

Question 2

Easy

What type of businesses were primarily affected by the earthquake?

💡 Hint: Recall the economic importance of coffee in Colombia.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What was the primary industry affected by the 1999 earthquake in Colombia?

  • Tourism
  • Coffee
  • Mining

💡 Hint: Think about Colombia's economy and its main exports.

Question 2

True or False: Decentralized reconstruction strategies involve decision-making from a single central authority.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of decentralization.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Propose a reconstruction plan utilizing a decentralized method for a community affected by a disaster similar to the 1999 earthquake in Colombia. What would be the key components?

💡 Hint: Consider what the community needs most for a sustainable recovery.

Question 2

Critically assess the effectiveness of traditional centralized disaster responses versus community-driven decentralized responses. Which do you think leads to better recovery outcomes?

💡 Hint: Think about real-life scenarios where local knowledge made a difference.

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