30 Questions
What is a factor that influences how people perceive hazards?
Their lifestyle
Wealthier people may perceive a hazard as smaller because they are:
Less vulnerable
What is a potential outcome of experiencing more hazards, according to some studies?
An optimistic and unrealistic outlook on future hazards
What is a factor that may affect how people perceive the risk of a hazard?
Their economic situation
According to R. Kates, what is a concept related to natural hazards?
Human Ecological Perspective
What is a characteristic of people who are more educated about hazards?
They understand the full effects of hazards on people and property
What is the outcome of the build-up of pressure between the stuck plates?
The plates eventually give way, releasing the pressure in a sudden movement
Where is the epicentre of an earthquake located?
The area above ground directly above the focus
What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire?
90%
What is the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale used to measure?
The rate of destruction caused by an earthquake
What is the result of the friction between the irregularities and bumps on the plates?
The plates become stuck, building pressure
What is the term for the point underground where the earthquake originates?
Focus
What is the term used to measure the magnitude of volcanic eruptions?
Volcanic Explosivity Index
What is the characteristic of volcanic eruptions with a high frequency?
They are always effusive
What is the term used to describe volcanoes that are no longer active?
Extinct
What is the approximate number of volcanoes that erupt each month?
50-60
What is the characteristic of eruptions on destructive plate boundaries?
They are always explosive
What can the regularity of volcanic eruptions help estimate?
When the next eruption will take place
What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be classified as a tropical storm?
39 mph
What is the characteristic of the air in the eye of the storm?
Cool and dry
What is the term used to describe the high wave formed when a tropical storm reaches a coast?
Storm surge
What is the name of the scale used to measure the magnitude of a tropical storm?
Saffir-Simpson Scale
What happens to the eye of the storm when it reaches land?
It eventually collapses
What is the wind speed required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane/typhoon/cyclone?
74 mph
What is a benefit of wildfires burning?
They eradicate disease and stimulate seed germination
What is a possible consequence of increasing temperatures?
Unprecedented changes in wildfire patterns
What is a potential argument against intervening in wildfires?
It is not worth the money or resources to extinguish wildfires
What is a way to limit the effects of wildfires on the environment?
Building homes using materials that produce less harmful substances when burnt
Why may people need to adapt their lifestyles in response to wildfires?
To reduce CO₂ emissions and mitigate the greenhouse effect
What is a consequence of living in fire-prone areas?
The expenses of insurance and clean-up become part of everyday life
This quiz explores how people's perceptions of hazards are influenced by their lifestyle factors, including economic and cultural elements. It examines how an individual's wealth, financial situation, and cultural background affect their risk assessment. Test your understanding of hazard perception and its relationship with lifestyle factors.
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