Lesson 4

Question 1

pertain to infrastructure, like the availability of fire exits, or the sturdiness of the building, or availability of objects that can harm you or help you.

Answer 1

Physical factors

Question 2

include state of mental capacity and health (e.g., people with special needs), perception of self (e.g., self-assessment of capability to respond to disasters)

Answer 2

Psychological factors

Question 3

include religion, social status, traditions, and perception of society.

Answer 3

Socio-cultural factors

Question 4

include assets and liabilities, income, and economic class. It also includes the availability of natural resources in the area such as farmland, livestock, irrigation, capital and adequacy of economic fall back mechanisms.

Answer 4

Economic factors

Question 5

include government structure and diplomatic issues.

Answer 5

Political factors

Question 6

include flora and fauna in environment, and health, and diseases

Answer 6

Biological or environmental factors