Risk, Vulnerability and Perception of Natural Hazards (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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Natural hazards occur in which three physical environments?
Natural hazards occur in which three physical environments?
Atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere
Why do people continue living in Californian cities despite serious earthquake threats?
Why do people continue living in Californian cities despite serious earthquake threats?
They value benefits like jobs & lifestyle
How can deforestation in one region increase hazard risk?
How can deforestation in one region increase hazard risk?
It leads to increased flooding from rain
What type of vulnerability relates to physical exposure based on location?
What type of vulnerability relates to physical exposure based on location?
Biophysical vulnerability
People in low-lying coastal areas face vulnerability from which hazards?
People in low-lying coastal areas face vulnerability from which hazards?
Storm surges and tsunamis
Which advantage do wealthier individuals have in reducing hazard vulnerability?
Which advantage do wealthier individuals have in reducing hazard vulnerability?
Afford insurance protection
What does perception determine regarding natural hazards?
What does perception determine regarding natural hazards?
Course of action and expected responses
Which factor influences how people perceive natural hazards?
Which factor influences how people perceive natural hazards?
Past experience with hazards
What characterises a fatalistic view of natural hazards?
What characterises a fatalistic view of natural hazards?
People cannot influence the outcome
What does adaptation to hazards involve?
What does adaptation to hazards involve?
Adjusting living conditions to reduce risk