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Class preparation notes Question 1
The habits of the mind essential in determining human connectedness with the natural world include creativity, finding humor metacognition, communication, managing impulsivity, flexible thinking, and continuous learning
(Costa et al., 2020).
When interacting with nature, humans are connected with the natural world through activities that evoke emotional feelings such as compassion and care.
Humans can connect with nature by exploiting the environment and natural resources to develop an appreciation for the natural world based on its diversity, beauty, and complexity. Question 2
Communities promote the welfare of the human and physical worlds through emergency management, disaster assistance, and preparedness programs.
Emergency management promotes the welfare of the human and natural world by ensuring the coordination and integration of vital activities in building, sustaining,
and improving the capacity to respond or recover from natural and man-made disasters
(FEMA, 2020). Emergency management activities include hazard mitigation planning, climate resilience, and integrated public alert and warning systems.
Disaster assistance and preparedness programs consist of activities critical in enhancing the capability to recover, prepare, and respond to natural disasters.
