Practice Natural Capital (4.5) - External Variables and Vulnerability - Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 2

Practice: Natural Capital

Lesson 4.5External Variables and Vulnerability

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does 'exposure' mean in the context of vulnerability?
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Think about what situations might put individuals at risk.
Question 2.
Name one type of capital.
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Consider what resources people have that can help them cope.
3Question 3.
What is the main concept of natural capital?
- Natural resources for future generations
- Available workforce of a nation
- Economic wealth
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Think about the definition related to resources.
4Question 4.
True or False: Vulnerability only refers to economic factors.
- True
- False
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Consider all the elements discussed.
Question 5.
Analyze a real-world event where a community faced vulnerability due to an external shock. Discuss the capitals that were affected and how the community responded.
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Look into both immediate responses and long-term resilience strategies.
Question 6.
Create a proposal for a community program aimed at improving one aspect of capital to reduce vulnerability. Detail the steps and necessary resources.
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Consider what resources are necessary for execution.

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