Practice Physical Vulnerability - 1.2.3 | 5. Understanding Disaster and Vulnerability | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 1
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1.2.3 - Physical Vulnerability

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define vulnerability in the context of disasters.

💡 Hint: Consider factors that might make a community more susceptible.

Question 2

Easy

List one factor that can increase social vulnerability.

💡 Hint: Think about demographic characteristics.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What are the three components of disaster risk?

  • Hazard
  • Exposure
  • Vulnerability
  • Risk
  • Threat
  • Impact
  • Capsize
  • Recovery
  • Resilience

💡 Hint: Think about what elements can contribute to understanding risks.

Question 2

True or False: Higher income always reduces a community's vulnerability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the impact of financial resources during a disaster.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked with assessing a community that recently experienced a flood. How would you analyze their vulnerability, considering social, economic, and physical factors? Include recommendations for reducing this vulnerability.

💡 Hint: Break down the assessment into each vulnerability type and propose targeted strategies.

Question 2

Consider two communities: one with high economic status and another with low economic status facing the same natural disaster. Discuss how their vulnerabilities differ and what that means for their recovery.

💡 Hint: Think of how economic disparities create different scenarios for disaster recovery.

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