Practice Physical Vulnerability (1.2.3) - Understanding Disaster and Vulnerability

Practice: Physical Vulnerability

Lesson 1.2.3Understanding Disaster and Vulnerability

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Question 1.
Define vulnerability in the context of disasters.
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Consider factors that might make a community more susceptible.
Question 2.
List one factor that can increase social vulnerability.
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Think about demographic characteristics.
3Question 3.
What are the three components of disaster risk?
- Hazard
- Exposure
- Vulnerability
- Risk
- Threat
- Impact
- Capsize
- Recovery
- Resilience
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Think about what elements can contribute to understanding risks.
4Question 4.
True or False: Higher income always reduces a community's vulnerability.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the impact of financial resources during a disaster.
Question 5.
You are tasked with assessing a community that recently experienced a flood. How would you analyze their vulnerability, considering social, economic, and physical factors? Include recommendations for reducing this vulnerability.
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Break down the assessment into each vulnerability type and propose targeted strategies.
Question 6.
Consider two communities: one with high economic status and another with low economic status facing the same natural disaster. Discuss how their vulnerabilities differ and what that means for their recovery.
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Think of how economic disparities create different scenarios for disaster recovery.

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