"Everyday Limits to Adaptation" by Karen Paiva Henrique and Petr

1. What is a central argument of the article regarding climate adaptation?

• A) Adaptation is best handled through local agency alone.
  

• B) Adaptation should focus on technological solutions to climate change.
  

• C) Local adaptation efforts are important but constrained by systemic barriers and governance failures.

• D) Individuals can overcome adaptation barriers through market-based solutions.

2. What method did the authors use to collect data for this study?

• A) Analysis of government reports on climate adaptation.
  

• B) 83 face-to-face interviews with urban and rural residents in Western Australia.

• C) A survey of policymakers in Australia.
  

• D) Social media analysis of climate adaptation discussions.

3. What are the main values that participants in the study sought to protect through adaptation?

• A) Economic growth and technological innovation.
  

• B) Plants and animals, mental and emotional health, physical health, and community connections.

• C) Government policies and corporate sustainability strategies.
  

• D) Investments in green infrastructure.

4. Which of the following was identified as a major barrier to adaptation?

• A) Financial costs associated with adaptation measures.

• B) Universal governmental support for adaptation efforts.
  

• C) Overabundance of adaptation policies.
  

• D) A lack of interest in climate change among the public.

5. The study critiques the neoliberal framing of adaptation because:

• A) It shifts responsibility onto individuals while neglecting systemic issues.

• B) It promotes rapid, effective climate policies.
  

• C) It focuses on technological solutions rather than social issues.
  

• D) It encourages government overreach into adaptation planning.

6. What role does gender play in adaptation efforts according to the study?

• A) Men and women share adaptation responsibilities equally.
  

• B) Women disproportionately engage in community-building and unpaid adaptation labour.

• C) Women are less involved in adaptation efforts.
  

• D) Men take on most of the emotional and social labour of adaptation.

7. The authors warn against "hyper-localism" in climate adaptation. What is hyper-localism?

• A) A focus on international climate adaptation policies.
  

• B) Adaptation efforts that remain isolated at the local level without connecting to broader governance structures.

• C) The study of adaptation strategies in remote communities.
  

• D) A reliance on global organizations to implement adaptation policies.

8. What psychological impact does adaptation have on individuals?

• A) Adaptation efforts always improve mental health.
  

• B) Adaptation efforts can lead to stress, emotional exhaustion, and anxiety.

• C) Adaptation has no effect on mental health.
  

• D) Mental health concerns are not as relevant as economic concerns.

9. What is one reason many participants felt their adaptation efforts were insufficient?

• A) They lacked the motivation to continue adaptation.
  

• B) The climate crisis is exaggerated, so adaptation is unnecessary.
  

• C) Higher-level governance failures and systemic inequalities limit their ability to act effectively.

• D) They were unaware of climate change impacts.

10. How do socioeconomic factors influence adaptation choices?

• A) Socioeconomic status has no effect on adaptation.
  

• B) Lower-income individuals face more constraints, such as financial burdens and limited options.

• C) Higher-income individuals are less concerned about adaptation.
  

• D) Wealthier communities do not experience climate impacts.