Natural Hazards - 1.1.3 Consequences of Natural Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
What are some of the abilities to cope with natural hazards?
A
- preperation (high income countries have the gov to build defenses and evacuate the population)
- Income (lower quality housing so affects are much worse)
2
Q
Different populations of people do different activities and have different abilities to deal with natural ____.
A
Hazards
3
Q
When compared with poor countries, wealthy countries usually have…
A
- the government that can afford to build defences
- Better housing to cope with natural hazards
4
Q
What are main factors affecting the severity of natural hazards?
A
- Magnitude (size)
- Frequency (how often)
- Predictability