From Hazard to Disaster (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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When does a natural hazard become a disaster?
When does a natural hazard become a disaster?
When it affects people and communities
How many people died in the USA from Hurricane Sandy in 2012?
How many people died in the USA from Hurricane Sandy in 2012?
73
What was the economic damage from Hurricane Sandy in the USA?
What was the economic damage from Hurricane Sandy in the USA?
$65 billion
How many people died in Haiti from Hurricane Sandy?
How many people died in Haiti from Hurricane Sandy?
54
Which pattern do advanced countries show in disasters compared to LIDCs?
Which pattern do advanced countries show in disasters compared to LIDCs?
Lower death tolls + higher economic costs
What was the USA's GDP per capita in 2014?
What was the USA's GDP per capita in 2014?
$53,042
What percentage of the USA's population lives in urban areas?
What percentage of the USA's population lives in urban areas?
81%
Why do advanced countries have lower death tolls from disasters?
Why do advanced countries have lower death tolls from disasters?
Better warning systems and building standards
Which challenge makes LIDCs more vulnerable to disasters?
Which challenge makes LIDCs more vulnerable to disasters?
Weaker building standards
What percentage of GDP did the USA spend on disaster relief (2005-2014)?
What percentage of GDP did the USA spend on disaster relief (2005-2014)?
0.03%