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What does exposure refer to?
What does exposure refer to?
The elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event.
Which of the following are examples of elements that can be exposed to hazards?
Which of the following are examples of elements that can be exposed to hazards?
What is vulnerability defined as?
What is vulnerability defined as?
The characteristics and circumstances of a community, system or asset that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard.
Provide three examples of vulnerability factors.
Provide three examples of vulnerability factors.
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Which of the following are considered demographic factors that influence a society's vulnerability to disasters?
Which of the following are considered demographic factors that influence a society's vulnerability to disasters?
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Which of the following are considered socio-economic factors that influence a society's vulnerability to disasters?
Which of the following are considered socio-economic factors that influence a society's vulnerability to disasters?
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What are some aspects of community preparedness that contribute to vulnerability?
What are some aspects of community preparedness that contribute to vulnerability?
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Which of the following factors are related to dealing with the after-effects of a disaster and contributing to vulnerability?
Which of the following factors are related to dealing with the after-effects of a disaster and contributing to vulnerability?
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Which of the following factors that make a community more vulnerable to a specific hazard are listed in the ADPC 2012 report?
Which of the following factors that make a community more vulnerable to a specific hazard are listed in the ADPC 2012 report?
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What are the four main types of vulnerability as classified by the UNISDR?
What are the four main types of vulnerability as classified by the UNISDR?
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What is the main purpose of the activity mentioned in the last slide?
What is the main purpose of the activity mentioned in the last slide?
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Study Notes
Exposure and Vulnerability
- Exposure is the elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard.
- Vulnerability means the characteristics that make a community susceptible to a hazard.
Elements Exposed to Hazards
- Human beings
- Dwellings/households and communities
- Buildings and structures
- Public facilities and infrastructure assets
- Public and transport systems
- Agricultural commodities
Reasons for Vulnerability
Demographic Factors
- Population density
- Age of the population
- Distribution of the population
Socio-economic Factors
- Wealth
- Education
- Nature of society
- Understanding of the area
Community Preparedness
- Building codes
- Scientific monitoring & early warning systems
- Communication networks
- Emergency planning
Dealing with After-Effects
- Insurance cover
- Emergency personnel
- Aid request
Vulnerability to Specific Hazards (ADPC, 2012)
- Poor design and construction of buildings and other infrastructure
- Inadequate protection measures for assets
- Lack of public information and awareness
- Limited official recognition of risks and preparedness measures
- Disregard for wise environmental management
Types of Vulnerability (UNISDR)
- Physical vulnerability
- Social vulnerability
- Economic vulnerability
- Environmental vulnerability
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This quiz explores the concepts of exposure and vulnerability regarding natural and man-made hazards. It delves into elements at risk, demographic and socio-economic factors influencing vulnerability, and community preparedness strategies. Test your knowledge on how communities can manage and reduce their risk exposure.
