1 - Disaster Recovery and Build Back Better
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Practice Questions
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What does DRR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about minimizing disaster impacts.
Why is avoiding asymmetrical buildings important?
💡 Hint: Consider how forces act on buildings.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main goal of Disaster Risk Reduction?
💡 Hint: Consider the proactive strategies in disaster management.
True or False: Asymmetrical buildings are safer during earthquakes.
💡 Hint: Think about weight distribution within a structure.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small community center in an earthquake-prone area. List at least three design features you would incorporate based on DRR guidelines.
💡 Hint: Think about providing security and stability against natural forces.
Evaluate the effectiveness of an existing earthquake-prone building design. How would you improve it based on current DRR guidelines?
💡 Hint: Look for common faults in designs that can be buckled under pressure.
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