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What is one potential environmental impact of a disaster?
What is one potential environmental impact of a disaster?
How can disasters affect human casualties?
How can disasters affect human casualties?
What psychological effects can survivors of a disaster experience?
What psychological effects can survivors of a disaster experience?
Which aspect of a disaster is focused on social disruption?
Which aspect of a disaster is focused on social disruption?
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What does the economic perspective of disasters primarily consider?
What does the economic perspective of disasters primarily consider?
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Which coping mechanism is considered positive after a disaster?
Which coping mechanism is considered positive after a disaster?
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How can cultural practices influence disaster response?
How can cultural practices influence disaster response?
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What kind of loss is associated with the socio-cultural perspective of disasters?
What kind of loss is associated with the socio-cultural perspective of disasters?
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What kind of costs can indirect economic impacts from disasters include?
What kind of costs can indirect economic impacts from disasters include?
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Which of the following perspectives does not address physical consequences of a disaster?
Which of the following perspectives does not address physical consequences of a disaster?
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Study Notes
Identifying Areas Exposed to Hazards
- Recognize locations vulnerable to natural disasters to enhance preparedness and resilience.
- Understanding hazard exposure is critical in disaster risk management and planning.
Disaster Perspectives Overview
- Disasters can be analyzed through multiple lenses: physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, political, and biological.
Physical Perspective
- Environmental Impact: Disasters can damage ecosystems, lead to pollution, and alter landscapes (e.g., hurricanes causing coastal erosion).
- Infrastructure Damage: Events like earthquakes can destroy buildings and roads, while floods can undermine critical infrastructure.
- Human Casualties: Disasters result in injuries and fatalities, significantly impacting communities.
Psychological Perspective
- Trauma and Stress: Survivors may experience PTSD, anxiety, and depression following a disaster, affecting mental health.
- Coping Mechanisms: Communities develop both positive (e.g., support networks) and negative (e.g., substance abuse) ways to cope with disaster aftermath.
Socio-Cultural Perspective
- Social Disruption: Disasters can displace people, disrupt social connections, and alter family and community structures.
- Cultural Impact: Destruction of significant cultural sites and artifacts can erode heritage; cultural beliefs influence disaster response.
Economic Perspective
- Direct Costs: Immediate costs arise from emergency responses, rescue efforts, and repairs, including rebuilding infrastructure.
- Indirect Costs: Long-term impacts on livelihoods, productivity, trade, and tourism can worsen economic conditions post-disaster.
- Disasters often lead to inflation and increased poverty levels within affected communities.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Lesson 2 and Lesson 3 related to disaster management. You'll explore areas exposed to hazards and analyze disasters from various perspectives including physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, political, and biological. Test your knowledge on how these factors influence disaster outcomes.
