Practice Characteristics of Vulnerability Context - 2.4 | 11. External Variables and Vulnerability | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 2
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2.4 - Characteristics of Vulnerability Context

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the meaning of vulnerability in social sciences?

💡 Hint: Think about what situations people might find themselves in that make them at risk.

Question 2

Easy

List the types of shocks discussed.

💡 Hint: Consider both natural events and social/economic changes.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What are the three main forms of shocks discussed in this section?

  • Natural
  • Political
  • Social
  • Natural
  • Health
  • Economic
  • Economic
  • Social
  • Environmental

💡 Hint: Recall the examples we've discussed regarding shocks.

Question 2

True or False: A community's social capital does not impact its vulnerability level.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about community support during crises.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate a local community facing rising sea levels—a real-world challenge. Identify what forms of capital they may lack and how this increases their vulnerability.

💡 Hint: Consider both physical and social aspects and their interconnectedness.

Question 2

Propose strategies that could be employed to mitigate the vulnerability of a group affected by economic shocks, utilizing the sustainable livelihood framework.

💡 Hint: Think about what could help people not be reliant on a single income source.

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