2.3. Economic Vulnerability

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is economic vulnerability?

   Hint

   Think about how businesses are affected by flooding.

2. 2.

   Name one type of cultural heritage affected by floods.

   Hint

   Consider important historical places.

3. 3.

   What does economic vulnerability affect?

   • Cultural heritage
   • Local businesses
   • Both

   Hint

   Think about what flooding disrupts.

4. 4.

   True or False: Flood risk maps and perception maps use the same spatial formats.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on how these maps are designed.

5. 5.

   Propose a strategic plan for minimizing the economic impact of floods on local businesses and cultural heritage.

   Hint

   Think about both immediate responses and long-term strategies.

6. 6.

   Design a study to assess the effectiveness of flood risk maps in predicting business closures during floods.

   Hint

   Consider what data you would need to collect.