human responses to hazards Flashcards
people have differ viewpoints of..
how dangerous hazards are and what risks they pose
what are these perceptions depends on?
lifestyle factors such as economic and cultural factors
response: what is meant by fatalism?
viewpoint that hazards are uncontrollable natural events and any losses should be accepted and there is nothing that can be done to stop them
response: what does prediction use?
scientific research and past events
response: how is scientific research and past events used?
order to know when a hazard will take place, so that warnings can be delivered and reduce imapcts
response: in some cases using prediction what can be done?
hazards may be prevented (if early enough)
response: what is meant by adaptation?
attempting to live with hazards by adjusting lifestyle choices so that vulnerability to the hazard is lessened
response: what is meant by management
coordinated strategies to reduce a hazards effects - includes prediction, adaption, mitigation
response: what is meant by risk sharing?
a form of community preparedness, whereby the community shares the risk posed by a natural hazard and invests collectively to mitigate the impacts of future hazards
the responses are all affected by the…
aspects of hazards
