2.8 - Defining Hazard and Disaster
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Practice Questions
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Define hazard in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about natural events like storms or earthquakes.
What is vulnerability?
💡 Hint: Consider the factors that influence how people experience disasters.
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What is a hazard?
💡 Hint: Consider your understanding of natural phenomena.
Vulnerability can only impact disasters in developing countries.
💡 Hint: Think about different scenarios globally.
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Evaluate a community's resilience to a specific hazard considering its vulnerabilities. Include potential strategies to improve resilience.
💡 Hint: Identify specific vulnerabilities and suggest targeted interventions.
Compare two recent disasters: one in a developed country and one in a developing country. Analyze the roles of hazard and vulnerability in the outcomes.
💡 Hint: Use data on casualties, economic impact, and emergency responses for clarity.
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