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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?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of vulnerability?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the concept of vulnerability?
What is the relationship between vulnerability and resilience?
What is the relationship between vulnerability and resilience?
How does population density contribute to vulnerability?
How does population density contribute to vulnerability?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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Explore the key concepts of community vulnerability, resilience, and disaster risk reduction through this quiz. Analyze various scenarios to understand how factors like population density contribute to a community's ability to manage risks effectively. Test your knowledge on the relationship between these critical concepts.
