Practice Disaster Management and Risk Reduction - 11.8 | 11. Applications in Civil Engineering | Geo Informatics
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11.8 - Disaster Management and Risk Reduction

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does GIS stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about how geography is involved in data.

Question 2

Easy

Name one hazard that can be mapped using GIS.

💡 Hint: Recall the natural disasters mentioned in our discussion.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main role of GIS in disaster management?

  • To create city maps
  • To assess disaster damage
  • To map hazard zones

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of mapping in disaster scenarios.

Question 2

True or False: High-resolution imagery is only used during the disaster.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the stages of disaster management.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a GIS map for a hypothetical urban area prone to flooding. Outline the data layers you'd need and how you'd utilize them.

💡 Hint: Think about what information would help indicate safe vs. unsafe areas.

Question 2

Analyze a case where GIS was used effectively in disaster response. Identify the steps taken and the outcomes.

💡 Hint: Consider how technology can impact real-life outcomes.

Challenge and get performance evaluation