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Living with Tectonic Hazards
Quick questions on Why people live in hazardous areas explained: O-Level Geography
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What is the benefits that attract people?Show answer
Tectonically active areas, especially around volcanoes, offer genuine attractions:
What is perception of risk?Show answer
How people judge the risk strongly affects their decision, and perceived risk can differ from actual risk:
What is q1?Show answer
State two benefits of living near a volcano. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why poorer people may have little choice but to live in a hazardous area. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain how a low perception of risk encourages people to stay in a hazardous area. [2 marks]
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