Types of Vulnerability

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the different types of vulnerability.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of vulnerability?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental vulnerability is not a type of vulnerability. The other three options are all types of vulnerability.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to resources and services?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to resources and services. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of money or income?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Economic vulnerability is caused by a lack of money or income. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to clean water and sanitation?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to clean water and sanitation. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to healthcare?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to healthcare. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to education?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to education. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to housing?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to housing. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to food?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Economic vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to food. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to transportation?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to transportation. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to information?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to information. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to power?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Economic vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to power. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to communication?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to communication. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to technology?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to technology. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to justice?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to justice. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

Which type of vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to peace?

  1. Physical vulnerability

  2. Social vulnerability

  3. Economic vulnerability

  4. Environmental vulnerability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social vulnerability is caused by a lack of access to peace. The other three options are all caused by different factors.

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