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Case Study: Cast Away

1.2 - Case Study: Cast Away

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is meant by the term 'place'?

💡 Hint: Consider how places are more than just locations.

Question 2 Easy

Name one reason why Chuck named the volleyball Wilson.

💡 Hint: What role did Wilson play in Chuck's isolation?

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Question 1

What does Doreen Massey argue about place?

It’s just a location
It’s a social construct
It’s determined by the environment

💡 Hint: Think of how society defines places.

Question 2

True or False: Chuck Noland's relationship with Wilson reflects the importance of emotional attachment in understanding place.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how loneliness affects relationships.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the implications of rejecting post-disaster housing solutions in communities where emotional ties to previous homes are strong. How should urban planners address these needs?

💡 Hint: Think of ways to include community participation in planning.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the role of emotional attachments in shaping individual responses to disaster recovery. What should be prioritized in future recovery plans?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how emotional health impacts recovery success.

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