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What is the primary characteristic of a community that makes it vulnerable to a hazard?
What is the primary characteristic of a community that makes it vulnerable to a hazard?
- The community's ability to cope with the hazard. (correct)
- The types of infrastructure present in the community.
- The number of people living in the community.
- The location of the community in relation to the hazard.
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of vulnerability?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of vulnerability?
- Vulnerability is always determined by population density.
- A community vulnerable to earthquakes will also be vulnerable to typhoons.
- Vulnerability is a constant factor for all communities.
- Vulnerability is specific to a particular hazard and location. (correct)
What is the relationship between vulnerability and resilience?
What is the relationship between vulnerability and resilience?
- Vulnerability and resilience are both measured by population density.
- Resilience helps reduce vulnerability to hazards. (correct)
- Vulnerability and resilience are independent of each other.
- Resilience increases vulnerability to hazards.
How does population density contribute to vulnerability?
How does population density contribute to vulnerability?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a community’s capacity to reduce disaster risk?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a community’s capacity to reduce disaster risk?
Which of the following situations demonstrates a community's vulnerability due to population density?
Which of the following situations demonstrates a community's vulnerability due to population density?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a community's lack of capacity to reduce disaster risk?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a community's lack of capacity to reduce disaster risk?
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to contribute to a community's vulnerability due to insufficient capacity to reduce disaster risk?
Which of the following scenarios is most likely to contribute to a community's vulnerability due to insufficient capacity to reduce disaster risk?
Flashcards
Vulnerability
Vulnerability
The state of being susceptible to harm from a hazard.
Population Density
Population Density
The number of individuals living in a specific area.
Capacity to Reduce Disaster Risk
Capacity to Reduce Disaster Risk
The capacity of a community to minimize the impacts of a disaster.
Population
Population
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Vulnerability (Situation Specific)
Vulnerability (Situation Specific)
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Vulnerability (Hazard Specific)
Vulnerability (Hazard Specific)
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Resilience
Resilience
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Factors Affecting Vulnerability
Factors Affecting Vulnerability
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Study Notes
Vulnerability
- Vulnerability is a state of being at risk.
- It describes the characteristics and circumstances of a community that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of hazards.
- Vulnerability is situation-specific and hazard-specific. A community vulnerable to earthquakes may not be vulnerable to typhoons.
- To mitigate vulnerability, a community must be resilient.
Factors Affecting Vulnerability
- Population density near a hazard event: High population density increases vulnerability.
- Capacity and efficiency to reduce disaster risk: Lower capacity and efficiency increase vulnerability. This includes infrastructure, emergency services, and communication systems. A less prepared community has a higher risk of vulnerability.
Population and Population Density
- Population refers to the number of individuals in a specific space at a given time.
- Population density refers to the number of individuals living in a given area in relation to the size of that area. High population density means a high population in a small area.
Capacity and Disaster Risk Reduction
- A community with less vulnerability has a greater capacity to reduce the effects of disasters.
- Better infrastructure, emergency services, and communication systems will minimize damages from a disaster.
- Providing essential services to affected areas is important.
Exposure and Vulnerability
- Exposure and vulnerability are distinct. A community can be exposed to a hazard without being vulnerable.
- Vulnerability depends on the community's preparedness, readiness, and ability to recover.
- If a community can reduce its risk, its vulnerability decreases.
Elements at Risk
- Physical elements: Buildings, Essential facilities (hospitals, schools, etc.), Transportation facilities (roads, railways, etc.), Life lines (water, electricity, etc.).
- Population: Density, distribution in space and time, age, gender, income.
- Socio-economic aspects: Organization, governance, community organization, living standards, cultural heritage.
- Economic activities: Distribution, dependency, production sectors;
- Environmental elements: Ecosystems, protected areas, natural parks, environmentally sensitive areas, etc.
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