1 - Understanding Disaster and Vulnerability
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Practice Questions
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What defines vulnerability in the context of disaster?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of different communities.
Name one physical factor affecting vulnerability.
💡 Hint: Consider aspects related to infrastructure.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are the three components that define a disaster?
💡 Hint: Think about what elements come together to create a disaster.
True or False: Economic status has no effect on a community's vulnerability.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of financial resources.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a specific community affected by a recent disaster in terms of its vulnerabilities. What factors contributed to its level of risk?
💡 Hint: Look at demographic data, socio-economic reports, and local infrastructure.
Propose a capacity-building strategy for a community facing high vulnerability. What steps would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about collaboration with local organizations and key stakeholders.
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