Hazard in a Geographical Context (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Where do natural hazards occur in the physical environment?
Where do natural hazards occur in the physical environment?
Atmosphere, lithosphere & hydrosphere
What type of warning time do most natural hazards provide?
What type of warning time do most natural hazards provide?
A short warning period before the event
When do the majority of losses to life and property damage occur?
When do the majority of losses to life and property damage occur?
Shortly after the hazard event strikes
Why can't people easily leave hazardous areas?
Why can't people easily leave hazardous areas?
They'd abandon homes, land & employment
Why do people continue living in Californian earthquake zones?
Why do people continue living in Californian earthquake zones?
Benefits outweigh risks they perceive
How does vulnerability vary?
How does vulnerability vary?
Geographically, over time & among groups
What does biophysical vulnerability relate to?
What does biophysical vulnerability relate to?
Physical characteristics of a location
What is adaptation in hazard geography?
What is adaptation in hazard geography?
Attempts to live with hazards by adjusting
What do people with fatalistic views believe?
What do people with fatalistic views believe?
They cannot influence the outcome at all
What does perception determine in hazard geography?
What does perception determine in hazard geography?
Course of action & expected responses