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Which of the following actions contributes to disaster preparedness in the disaster management cycle?
Which of the following actions contributes to disaster preparedness in the disaster management cycle?
- Implementing effective warnings and communication (correct)
- Increasing vulnerability by neglecting public policies
- Ignoring previous disaster data
- Delaying planning until a disaster occurs
What is a key component of the disaster management cycle as referred in the curriculum?
What is a key component of the disaster management cycle as referred in the curriculum?
- Shaping public policies to modify disaster causes (correct)
- Focusing solely on post-disaster relief efforts
- Creating disaster scenarios without data
- Randomly selecting strategies without analysis
What essential skill is required to formulate strategies for future disaster mitigation?
What essential skill is required to formulate strategies for future disaster mitigation?
- Capacity to obtain and analyze information on risks (correct)
- Ability to guess disaster outcomes
- Disregarding lessons learned from previous disasters
- Reliance on outdated disaster management techniques
Which of the following natural disasters is included in the syllabus of Unit I?
Which of the following natural disasters is included in the syllabus of Unit I?
Which phenomenon is covered under Unit II of the Disaster Management course?
Which phenomenon is covered under Unit II of the Disaster Management course?
Flashcards
Active Fault
Active Fault
A break in the Earth's crust where rocks move past each other.
Natural Disaster
Natural Disaster
A sudden event that causes widespread damage and loss of life, often caused by natural forces like earthquakes, volcanoes, or floods.
Volcanoes
Volcanoes
A mountain that erupts with molten rock, ash, and gases.
Landslide
Landslide
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Cloud Burst
Cloud Burst
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Code: GEVAC-01
- Course Title: Disaster Management
- Course Type: Value Addition
- Credit Value: 2 Credits
- Total Marks: 50
- Minimum Passing Marks: 20
- Learning Outcomes:
- Appropriate actions at all points in disaster cycles, leading to greater preparedness, better warnings, and reduced vulnerability.
- Complete disaster management cycle, including shaping public policies and plans to modify disaster causes or mitigate effects
- Obtain, analyze, and communicate information on risks, relief, needs, and lessons learned from earlier disasters, creating mitigation strategies for future events, presenting conclusions clearly, and explaining supporting knowledge and arguments.
Course Content
- Unit I
- Meaning & Definition of Natural Disaster
- Earthquake
- Active Fault
- Volcanoes
- Landslide - Types, avalanches
- Unit II
- Heatwave, Wild fires
- Cloud Burst, Hailstorm
- Drought and Famine
- Tsunami, Hurricane, Cyclone
- Flood, Glacial Outburst Flood, Flash flood
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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of Disaster Management, covering natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and heatwaves. This quiz explores the definitions, types, and impacts of various disasters and evaluates your understanding of the disaster management cycle. Prepare to assess your learning in this vital field.
