Development and Governance: Disaster Impact and Vulnerability and Resilience (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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According to the PAR model, what types of causes are most important for disaster vulnerability?
According to the PAR model, what types of causes are most important for disaster vulnerability?
Economic, demographic, or political
Why does unequal access to education increase vulnerability to tectonic hazards?
Why does unequal access to education increase vulnerability to tectonic hazards?
People lack knowledge of hazards & actions
Why do people with unequal access to housing face greater hazard vulnerability?
Why do people with unequal access to housing face greater hazard vulnerability?
Poor quality housing can't withstand hazards
How does lack of income opportunity increase vulnerability to hazards?
How does lack of income opportunity increase vulnerability to hazards?
Can't save for insurance or safety measures
What urbanisation factor increases vulnerability to tectonic hazards?
What urbanisation factor increases vulnerability to tectonic hazards?
Not all buildings are aseismic
How does population density affect vulnerability to tectonic hazards?
How does population density affect vulnerability to tectonic hazards?
Denser populations = more people affected
How does corruption in governance increase vulnerability to hazards?
How does corruption in governance increase vulnerability to hazards?
Prevents investment in hazard mitigation
What does administrative governance require for disaster risk reduction?
What does administrative governance require for disaster risk reduction?
Enforcement of building codes & standards
Which is an example of how disasters limit or destroy development?
Which is an example of how disasters limit or destroy development?
Erosion of livelihoods and savings
How does development reduce disaster risk?
How does development reduce disaster risk?
Safe water/food/dwelling boosts resilience