1 - External Variables and Vulnerability
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Practice Questions
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Define external variables.
💡 Hint: Think about situations that are not influenced by personal choices.
What is human capital?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes a person effective in the workforce.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What are external variables?
💡 Hint: Remember how certain life situations are dictated by circumstances.
True or False: Vulnerability is only related to natural disasters.
💡 Hint: Consider the different types of risks that can affect individuals.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how external variables can alter the coping mechanisms of a rural community post-disaster.
💡 Hint: Consider how varying levels of social capital can influence recovery.
Evaluate the long-term effects of continuous shocks on a community’s social structure and economic resilience.
💡 Hint: Think about how consistent challenges can reshape societal roles and resources.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Understanding Vulnerability and Resilience
- The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
- Natural Disasters and Vulnerability
- Social Capital and Economic Stability
- Population Dynamics and Vulnerability
- Epidemics and their Impact on Livelihoods
- Economic Downturns: Vulnerability and Recovery
- Vulnerability in Conflict Areas