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Why people live in hazard areas
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- 1(volcanic) Volcanic soils are fertile so are good for farmingEnvironmental and Economic
- 2Name a reason why people live in a hazardous area (volcano) economicVolcanos good for tourists and fertile land
- 3(Volcanic) Name a reason why for environmentalVolcanos can provide geothermal energy eg Iceland
- 4(Volcanic) Name a social reason whySome volcanos don’t erupt very often to so people believe they are safe and believe the volcano is their god
- 5( Name a reason why (social)Earthquakes don’t happen often so people believe they are safe as well as buildings designed to be earthquake proof
- 6(Earthquake) Name a reason why (economic)Poor people can’t afford to move and areas of earthquake activity can be tourist destinations bringing jobs and higher income eg turkey
- 7(Earthquake) Name an environmental reason whySome areas of earthquake activity are beautiful so people want to live there despite, building are earthquake proof
- 8What is the risk equationRisk = (Hazard x Vulnerability) / capacity to cope
- 9If _______ _____ ______ is higher than the _____ and ______ then it would ________ the citizens to stayIf the capacity to cope is higher than the hazard or vulnerability then it would influence the citizens to stay
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- Flashcards on Why people live in hazard areas, created by Matthew Decal on 14/10/2018. Say if it is either economic, social or environmental
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