1.2.2 - Economic Vulnerability
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Practice Questions
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Define vulnerability in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about why some people are affected more than others by disasters.
What are two factors that contribute to social vulnerability?
💡 Hint: Consider demographics when thinking about vulnerability.
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What is vulnerability?
💡 Hint: Consider how disasters affect different people.
True or False: Economic vulnerability only includes income.
💡 Hint: Think about all elements that influence financial resilience.
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Consider a recent disaster in your area. Analyze how different vulnerabilities (social, economic, physical) affected its impact on various populations.
💡 Hint: Look at news reports and community feedback.
Create a disaster preparedness plan for a community with high vulnerability levels. Include measures that address economic, social, and physical vulnerabilities.
💡 Hint: Think about existing frameworks and how they can be improved.
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