2.2 - Location and Design Approaches
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Practice Questions
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What does the location approach in disaster risk reduction involve?
💡 Hint: Think about how we decide what areas are safe for building.
Name two categories of risk used in zoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the different levels of danger when planning.
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What defines the location approach in DRR?
💡 Hint: Think about planning and zoning areas.
True or False: The design approach involves planning for emergency services.
💡 Hint: Consider what each approach is primarily concerned with.
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Create a detailed plan for a fictional city aiming to reduce disaster risk. Include elements from both the location and design approaches.
💡 Hint: Use case studies as references to develop realistic strategies.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of Namibia's focus on informal settlements in terms of disaster risk preparedness.
💡 Hint: Compare Namibia's situation with another country's approach for a fuller picture.
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