2.2. Influence of Capital on Vulnerability

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is social capital?

   Hint

   Think about how communities connect.

2. 2.

   Name one type of financial capital.

   Hint

   Consider what money assets people have.

3. 3.

   What type of capital includes infrastructure?

   • Social Capital
   • Physical Capital
   • Natural Capital

   Hint

   Think about what a community needs to physically thrive.

4. 4.

   True or False: Financial capital is only about government funds.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider different sources of money.

5. 5.

   Analyze a community with limited physical capital and suggest strategies to improve their resilience.

   Hint

   Consider how improved roads or water access can lead to better economic opportunities.

6. 6.

   Examine how poor policies might exacerbate vulnerability in a community lacking social capital.

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between policy decisions and community voice.