6. Impact of Effective Communication

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is risk communication?

   Hint

   Think about how we talk about dangers.

2. 2.

   Name one category of risk scientists might use.

   Hint

   Consider the scale of danger involved.

3. 3.

   What main factor shapes public perception in risk communication?

   • The nature of the risk
   • Who communicates it
   • When it happens

   Hint

   Think about different news outlets.

4. 4.

   True or False: Everyone perceives risks the same way.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how different people react differently.

5. 5.

   Assess a real-world risk communication case (e.g., a chemical spill) and analyze how different media reported it. What impact did this have on public perception?

   Hint

   Look for variations in headlines and reporting angles.

6. 6.

   Create an informative risk communication message about a real environmental risk in your area. Consider different audience perceptions.

   Hint

   Think about what the community understands about the risk.