4.4 - Physical Capital
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Practice Questions
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Define physical capital in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think of what kinds of assets a community might need.
What is one example of an external variable?
💡 Hint: Consider events that are beyond individual control.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the definition of physical capital?
💡 Hint: Remember the things you can touch and use for work.
True or False: Social capital has no influence on vulnerability.
💡 Hint: Think about how connections can help in crises.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a community that faced a natural disaster. Identify how their physical capital influenced their recovery and resilience.
💡 Hint: Relate this to the physical capital definitions.
Discuss a scenario where lack of social capital led to increased vulnerability during a crisis.
💡 Hint: Consider historical or modern examples of such situations.
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