Natural Hazards - 1.1.3 Consequences of Natural Hazards Flashcards

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What are some of the abilities to cope with natural hazards?

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  • preperation (high income countries have the gov to build defenses and evacuate the population)
  • Income (lower quality housing so affects are much worse)
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Different populations of people do different activities and have different abilities to deal with natural ____.

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Hazards

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When compared with poor countries, wealthy countries usually have…

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  • the government that can afford to build defences
  • Better housing to cope with natural hazards
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What are main factors affecting the severity of natural hazards?

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  • Magnitude (size)
  • Frequency (how often)
  • Predictability
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