2.1. Types of Hazards

Try these first

1. 1.

   List two examples of chemical hazards.

   Hint

   Think about environmental issues related to factories.

2. 2.

   What does the acronym 'CNG' represent?

   Hint

   These are types of hazards.

3. 3.

   What is the definition of a hazard?

   • A potential source of harm
   • A completed harmful event
   • An emergency response plan

   Hint

   Think about what hazards can lead to.

4. 4.

   Is risk communication only about factual data?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how data may be interpreted differently by different people.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a recent natural disaster in your area. Analyze how the media portrayed the risk. What were their motives, and how might that affect public perception?

   Hint

   Look for specific articles or broadcasts as references.

6. 6.

   Design a risk communication strategy for a community facing frequent flooding. Include how to bridge the gap between scientific data and public understanding.

   Hint

   Think about how you could present complex data in simple terms.