Practice External Variables And Vulnerability (1) - External Variables and Vulnerability

Practice: External Variables and Vulnerability

Lesson 1External Variables and Vulnerability

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Question 1.
Define external variables.
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Think about situations that are not influenced by personal choices.
Question 2.
What is human capital?
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Consider what makes a person effective in the workforce.
3Question 3.
What are external variables?
- Controlled variables
- Influential factors outside individual control
- Personal choices
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Remember how certain life situations are dictated by circumstances.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vulnerability is only related to natural disasters.
- True
- False
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Consider the different types of risks that can affect individuals.
Question 5.
Discuss how external variables can alter the coping mechanisms of a rural community post-disaster.
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Consider how varying levels of social capital can influence recovery.
Question 6.
Evaluate the long-term effects of continuous shocks on a community’s social structure and economic resilience.
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Think about how consistent challenges can reshape societal roles and resources.

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