What does vulnerability mean?
The potential of somewhere or someone to be harmed by certain threats
The ability to improve a situation or circumstance
Using artificial structures to control natural processes
Which is a physical factor that increases vulnerability at the coast?
The rock type (geology)
The population density
The wealth of an individual or country
Which is a social factor that increases vulnerability at the coast?
Extreme weather
Poor education
The quality of emergency services
Which is an economic factor which increases vulnerability at the coast?
The height of land
The time of day
The quality of built structures
Why are old age pensioners (OAPs) who live by the coast more vulnerable to the effects of coastal erosion and flooding?
All OAPs are poorly educated
All OAPs are disabled and therefore unable to run away from a flood
Many OAPs choose to live by the coast
Which statement below describes environmental refugees?
People who are forced to leave their home region due to flooding or sea level rise
People who are forced to leave their home due to war
People who leave their home to improve their job prospects
What is coral bleaching?
When oil from boats damages the coral and turns it white
When the temperature of the ocean increases, which turns the coral white
When fishermen purposely dye the colour of coral so it is easier to spot fish
How does hazard mapping help reduce vulnerability in coastal communities?
It helps people work out where most volcanoes are
It provides information to the public about areas which are under great threat
It helps tourists find their way around
How can a government help tackle the root cause of vulnerability at the coast?
Provide educational opportunities for children and young people
Build more flood/hurricane shelters
Improve the training provided to emergency services such as fire brigades
Which region of the UK is most vulnerable to sea level rise in the future?
West Wales
Eastern England
South-west Scotland