______ is the extent to which a system could withstand external shocks, and is determined by susceptibilities, fragilities, weaknesses, deficiencies, and lack of capacities.
A) Vulnerability
B) Exposure
C) Adaptation
D) Materiality

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Vulnerability refers to the degree to which a system is susceptible to, or unable to cope with, adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and extremes. It is a measure of how a system is likely to respond when subjected to external stresses or shocks, taking into account various factors such as weaknesses, deficiencies, and lack of capacities.

______ Is the Extent to Which a System Could Withstand