2.8. Defining Hazard and Disaster

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define hazard in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about natural events like storms or earthquakes.

2. 2.

   What is vulnerability?

   Hint

   Consider the factors that influence how people experience disasters.

3. 3.

   What is a hazard?

   • A natural event
   • A human-created disaster
   • An emergency response

   Hint

   Consider your understanding of natural phenomena.

4. 4.

   Vulnerability can only impact disasters in developing countries.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about different scenarios globally.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.