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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

Part 1: Vulnerability Scoping Diagram

Here you will identify the types of vulnerability of coastal populations.

The table below contains a list, in no particular order, of components of the human-environment system that could contribute to the vulnerability of U.S. coastal residents to hurricane winds and storm surge. Each of the components in the box contributes primarily to one of the three dimensions of hurricane vulnerability: exposure, sensitivity, or adaptive capacity.

To complete the first part of the activity, match each of these components with the appropriate dimension of hurricane vulnerability: Exposure, Sensitivity, or Adaptive Capacity. You may choose to print out the file containing the Vulnerability Scoping Diagram (VSD) using the link provided on the previous page, which will enable you to write in the components directly on the appropriate section of the diagram. This will help you to answer the questions in the first part of the Module 10 Assessment.

Components

To sort the components, use the worksheet to add them to the appropriate VSD section in the diagram below.

Storm FrequencyShape of Coastal LandscapeMobility (Vehicle Availability)
Number of People in Hazard ZoneHealthPoverty
Minority PopulationsUnderstanding or Perception of RiskHigher educational attainment
Hard structures such as seawalls and leveesStorm IntensityLocation of infrastructure in high risk areas

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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