Ch 1.6 Is it rational to choose to live in hazard-prone areas?

Question 1

What do people usually consider to leave or stay in hazard rational areas?

Answer 1

Risks, opportunities, social and cultural links, and limitation on migration.

Question 2

Explain on risks.

Answer 2

The more risks people perceive, the less likely they choose to stay. The perceptions of people depend on awareness of risk, past experience, religious background, social economic status, character of each person and the confidence in the Government or the modern construction technology.

Question 3

Explain on opportunities.

Answer 3

Many hazard prone areas provide valuable resources for people. These resources bring job opportunities and wealth to local people, which help improve the living standards of people.

Question 4

What are the opportunities?

Answer 4

These opportunities included volcanic and geological sceneries, hot springs and geysers favour the development of tourism industry.
The hot water and steam found in volcanic areas generate geothermal power.
Volcanic ash and weathered solidified lava provide fertile soil for farming.
Metals and minerals such as iron ore are useful raw material for many industries, some minerals are various previous stones.

Question 5

Explain on social and cultural links.

Answer 5

The ties to one’s motherland and ancestors, friends and relatives and their own culture prevent people from moving away.

Question 6

Explain on limitation on migration.

Answer 6

Political barriers: Strict population and immigration policies.
Physical constraints: Some areas which are free of tectonic hazards are too dry, too wet or too cold for people to live.