Practice - GIS and Disaster Management
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Practice Questions
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What is GIS?
💡 Hint: Think about what GIS stands for.
Name one application of GIS in disaster management.
💡 Hint: What role does GIS play in handling disasters?
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What phase of disaster management involves hazard mapping?
💡 Hint: Think about which phase focuses on preventing disasters.
True or False: GIS can only be used after a disaster occurs.
💡 Hint: Consider the various roles GIS plays.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a detailed strategy for using GIS in disaster preparedness for a coastal city prone to hurricanes. Address aspects of hazard mapping, emergency response, and recovery planning.
💡 Hint: Consider what information is critical to ensure everyone's safety and efficient recovery.
Evaluate the role of GIS in real-time emergency decision-making during a natural disaster. Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages.
💡 Hint: Think about how timely information can change the outcome of an emergency response.
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