Assessment

Multiple-choice questions

For each question, select the letter (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to the correct answer. Note that only one answer is correct among the four options.

1.  Vulnerable populations are groups of individuals who:

A.    have high income and access to essential resources.
B.   are at a lower risk of experiencing adverse outcomes.
C.   fare at a higher risk of adverse health, social, or economic outcomes.
D.   live in urban areas with access to healthcare and emergency services.

2.  Which of the following is NOT a characteristic often associated with vulnerable populations?

A.   socio-economic disadvantage
B.   geographic location
C.   high access to healthcare and essential resources
D.   health issues

3.  Vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected during natural disasters because:

A.   they are less likely to be affected by extreme weather events.
B.   they have access to better resources and support systems.
C.   they lack the resources and support needed to cope with disasters.
D.    they are immune to the impacts of climate change.

4.  Climate change impacts on rural communities primarily affect their:

A.   dependence on renewable energy sources.
B.   access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
C.   vulnerability to infectious diseases.
D.   livelihoods, particularly in agriculture and natural resources.

5.  Which vulnerable population is likely to experience increased risks of malnutrition and water shortages during and after disasters?

A.   persons with albinism (PWA)
B.   elderly individuals
C.   pregnant women
D.   children

6.  Equitable adaptation strategies for vulnerable populations aim to:

A.   address the basic needs of vulnerable populations.
B.   prioritise economic growth over social welfare.
C.   promote discrimination and exclusion.
D.   limit the access of vulnerable populations to information.

7.  One of the key equitable mitigation strategies for vulnerable populations involves:

A.  providing financial incentives for fossil fuel consumption.
B.  reducing access to clean energy solutions.
C.  encouraging the establishment of community-based energy projects.
D.  limiting access to healthcare and mental health support.

8.  The case study of Rwanda highlights that the country is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its:

A.    low dependence on rain-fed agriculture.
B.   high economic development and low poverty levels.
C.   low risk of natural hazards and disasters.
D.   high dependence on rain-fed agriculture and low economic development.

9.  Sub-Saharan Africa is the most vulnerable region in the world to climate change because of:

A.   decreasing trends in temperature and sea levels.
B.   the absence of natural hazards and disasters.
C.   the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related risks.
D.   high levels of economic development and strong political institutions.

10.  Equitable adaptation strategies for vulnerable populations should include:

A.    excluding vulnerable populations from decision-making processes.
B.    developing infrastructure that neglects the unique needs of vulnerable populations.
C.   addressing the basic needs and access to clean energy for vulnerable populations.
D.   fostering competition among governments, NGOs, and local communities.