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Why is vulnerability considered situation-specific?
Why is vulnerability considered situation-specific?
- Because all localities within a province are equally vulnerable
- Because different provinces are vulnerable to different hazards (correct)
- Because vulnerability is only related to natural disasters
- Because resiliency is not important in reducing vulnerability
What does vulnerability refer to?
What does vulnerability refer to?
- The types of hazards that a community may face
- The resources available in a community to prevent hazards
- The ways in which a community can respond to hazards
- The characteristics and circumstances that make a community susceptible to hazard (correct)
What is the key way to make a community less vulnerable?
What is the key way to make a community less vulnerable?
- By being negligent about preparing for potential outcomes
- By developing resiliency and preparing for possible outcomes (correct)
- By increasing the number of hazards present
- By ignoring the presence of hazards
How does vulnerability differ from resiliency?
How does vulnerability differ from resiliency?
Why is it important to identify hazards at home according to the text?
Why is it important to identify hazards at home according to the text?
According to Republic Act 10121, what makes a community susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard?
According to Republic Act 10121, what makes a community susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard?
What is the primary consideration when assessing population vulnerability to a disaster?
What is the primary consideration when assessing population vulnerability to a disaster?
In terms of disaster risk reduction, what does population density specifically refer to?
In terms of disaster risk reduction, what does population density specifically refer to?
What characteristic makes a community less vulnerable to disasters?
What characteristic makes a community less vulnerable to disasters?
Why is the capacity to provide services during and after a disaster crucial for reducing vulnerability?
Why is the capacity to provide services during and after a disaster crucial for reducing vulnerability?
What differentiates population density from population size in terms of disaster impact?
What differentiates population density from population size in terms of disaster impact?
