Management of Natural Hazards (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Which factor influences how people perceive natural hazards?
Which factor influences how people perceive natural hazards?
Past experiences with hazards
What is 'fatalism' in hazard perception?
What is 'fatalism' in hazard perception?
Accepting hazards as inevitable events
Which of the '4 Ps' is largely unrealistic for natural hazards?
Which of the '4 Ps' is largely unrealistic for natural hazards?
Prevention
What does 'resilience' mean in hazard management?
What does 'resilience' mean in hazard management?
Ability to respond, withstand & recover
How long does the 'relief stage' last in the Park model?
How long does the 'relief stage' last in the Park model?
Hours to days
Which is a secondary effect of an earthquake?
Which is a secondary effect of an earthquake?
Fires from ruptured gas pipes
What occurs in the pre-disaster phase?
What occurs in the pre-disaster phase?
Risk assessment & mitigation
When is mitigation action taken?
When is mitigation action taken?
Before, during & after disasters
Where do tropical cyclones usually occur?
Where do tropical cyclones usually occur?
Between 5° & 25° N/S of Equator
What is included in community preparedness?
What is included in community preparedness?
Education & evacuation procedures