1.8 Living next to a hazard Flashcards
1
Q
Give two reasons why people continue to live in areas at risk from hazard events. (4)
A
it may their birth place so they’re emotionally attached to their home or they may have a lack of income and are too poor to relocate homes
2
Q
why may people live near volcanoes
A
Lava from deep within the earth contains minerals e.g diamonds, gold which can be mined once the lava has cooled. This can bring jobs to the country in the mining area which boosts the economy.
3
Q
4 reasons why people may be living near volcanoes
A
PEOPLE CAN ALSO USE THE NATURAL POWER OF A VOLCANO
VOLCANOES ATTRACT TOURISTS TO AN AREA
VOLCANIC ACTIVITY BRINGS MINERALS TO THE SURFACE
VOLCANIC AREAS OFTEN CONTAIN FERTILE SOILS
