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Which of the following best describes the physical perspective of disasters?
Which of the following best describes the physical perspective of disasters?
- Focuses on the cultural heritage and social dynamics.
- Includes damage to ecosystems and infrastructure. (correct)
- Concerns the economic impacts on local businesses.
- Involves psychological trauma and coping strategies.
What is a common psychological consequence of experiencing a disaster?
What is a common psychological consequence of experiencing a disaster?
- Development of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. (correct)
- Immediate financial costs related to rebuilding efforts.
- Loss of cultural practices and community support.
- Economic instability resulting from infrastructure damage.
What aspect does the socio-cultural perspective focus on after a disaster?
What aspect does the socio-cultural perspective focus on after a disaster?
- Human casualties and physical injuries resulting from damage.
- Damage to landscape and ecological systems.
- Displacement of communities and disruption of social networks. (correct)
- Economic repercussions like inflation and poverty.
Which of the following represents an indirect cost of disasters?
Which of the following represents an indirect cost of disasters?
How can cultural beliefs influence disaster response?
How can cultural beliefs influence disaster response?
What might a hurricane cause from a physical perspective?
What might a hurricane cause from a physical perspective?
Which coping mechanism can be considered negative after a disaster?
Which coping mechanism can be considered negative after a disaster?
What is a potential result of physical damage from disasters?
What is a potential result of physical damage from disasters?
Which economic effect is a direct cost of disasters?
Which economic effect is a direct cost of disasters?
In what way can disasters affect cultural heritage?
In what way can disasters affect cultural heritage?
Study Notes
Identifying Hazard-Prone Areas
- Understanding locations susceptible to hazards is crucial in disaster preparedness.
- Hazard exposure can lead to significant adverse effects on communities and individuals.
Disaster Perspectives
Physical Perspective
- Environmental Impact: Disasters can damage ecosystems, cause pollution, and alter landscapes significantly.
- Infrastructure Damage: Events like earthquakes and floods can devastate essential infrastructure, leading to loss of buildings, roads, and utilities.
- Human Casualties: Disasters often result in injuries and fatalities, impacting the population directly.
Psychological Perspective
- Trauma and Stress: Survivors of disasters may experience PTSD, anxiety, and depression, manifesting through grief and constant fear.
- Coping Mechanisms: Responses to trauma vary, with communities finding support through positive strategies like therapy, or negative ones like substance abuse.
Socio-Cultural Perspective
- Social Disruption: Disasters can displace people and disrupt established social networks, leading to a breakdown in community cohesion.
- Cultural Impact: Destruction of heritage sites can result in the loss of traditions and cultural practices, while responses to disasters may vary based on cultural beliefs.
Economic Perspective
- Direct Costs: Immediate financial burdens include expenses for emergency responses, repairs, and rebuilding of critical infrastructure.
- Indirect Costs: Long-term impacts can include job losses, decreased production, changes in trade dynamics, inflation, and rising poverty levels.
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This quiz covers key concepts from Lessons 2 and 3, focusing on identifying areas exposed to hazards and exploring the various perspectives of disasters, such as physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, political, and biological. Test your understanding of these critical issues in disaster management.
