Why do some tectonic hazards develop into disasters?

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Elen Norris
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1.
Multiple Choice
Which is the correct hazard risk equation?
Risk = Hazard / Vulnerability
Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability
Risk = Hazard - Vulnerability
Risk = Hazard + Vulnerability
2.
Fill in the Blank
A disaster is classed as a mega disaster if there is over ............... deaths.
3.
Multiple Choice
What is adaptation?
Changes to the ways of doing things so future hazards have less impact.
Ways of returning to normal after the impacts of a hazard.
Changes to the ways of doing things so future hazards have more impact.
Ways of ensuring normal before the impacts of a hazard.
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Open Ended
List as many characteristics of tectonic hazards as possible that are used in hazard profiles to compare events.
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Multiple Choice
What are the three main factors of vulnerability according to the PAR model?
Causes, Living Conditions and Natural Hazards
Causes, Pressures and Natural Hazards
Pressures, Living Condition and Natural Hazards
Causes, Pressures and Living Conditions
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