Question 1

Historically,how has the evolution of civilization contributed to natural disasters?

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Question 2

What are some secondary problems (not the storm itself)caused by Hurricane Katrina that are typical of most natural disasters?

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Question 3

List some methods of mitigation which help in reducing losses from natural disasters.

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Question 4

How are environmental disasters amplified for people in impoverished countries or areas? Use specific examples if you can.

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Question 5

In your own words,what is the underlying problem associated with hazard assessment and mitigation? How have we failed to prevent these disasters and to eliminate their destructive effects? What can be done in the future?

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Question 6

Describe and discuss three persistent problems associated with natural hazards and possible solutions to mitigate these disasters and their effects.

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Question 7

Explain how mitigation is a better answer to natural hazards than controlling nature.

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Question 8

What are natural hazards? Give examples.

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Question 9

Explain a situation in which people are aware of natural hazards but are willing to live with the physical and financial consequences.

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Question 10

Give reasons why major projects to protect property in environmentally vulnerable locations should be stopped.

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Question 11

Describe how politics influences the problems associated with natural hazards.How can politicians best serve the needs of their constituents in terms of mitigating natural hazards?

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Question 12

What effect will global warming have on natural disasters?

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Question 13

How does the prospect of climate change add another dimension to the problem of natural disasters? Describe the effects of climate change on the global community.

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Question 14

Who needs to be educated on natural disasters? When should they be educated? Why is education about these issues important?

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Question 15

Give an example of the disaster differences for poor countries.Describe how these countries are dealing with their disaster and the vast differences of life for people in these nations.

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Quiz 18: The Future: Where Do We Go From Here?