Practice - Disaster Management and Risk Reduction
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Practice Questions
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What does GIS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how geography is involved in data.
Name one hazard that can be mapped using GIS.
💡 Hint: Recall the natural disasters mentioned in our discussion.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the main role of GIS in disaster management?
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of mapping in disaster scenarios.
True or False: High-resolution imagery is only used during the disaster.
💡 Hint: Think about the stages of disaster management.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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.
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