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Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard mentioned in the text?
- Industrial explosions (correct)
- Cyclones
- Droughts
- Floods
What is a key factor that increases a society's vulnerability to disasters?
What is a key factor that increases a society's vulnerability to disasters?
- Advanced technology
- Strong infrastructure
- High population density (correct)
- Abundant resources
How does climate change impact flooding in Bangladesh?
How does climate change impact flooding in Bangladesh?
- Climate change decreases the amount of rainfall during the monsoon season.
- Climate change increases the volume of water from rainfall and glacial melt. (correct)
- Climate change causes a decrease in glacial melt in the Himalayas.
- Climate change has no impact on flooding in Bangladesh.
Which of the following is NOT a hazard that affects Bangladesh?
Which of the following is NOT a hazard that affects Bangladesh?
What is a major consequence of the increasing flood risks in Bangladesh?
What is a major consequence of the increasing flood risks in Bangladesh?
Which of the following factors contributes to the high vulnerability of Bangladesh to disasters?
Which of the following factors contributes to the high vulnerability of Bangladesh to disasters?
What is the connection between the Himalayas and Bangladesh's flooding?
What is the connection between the Himalayas and Bangladesh's flooding?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases the risk of flooding in Bangladesh?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases the risk of flooding in Bangladesh?
Flashcards
Natural Hazards
Natural Hazards
Natural phenomena that cause damage, such as cyclones, floods, and earthquakes.
Human-induced Hazards
Human-induced Hazards
Risks arising from human activities, like pollution or industrial accidents.
Climate Change Impact
Climate Change Impact
Climate change leads to increased frequency and intensity of weather-related hazards.
Vulnerability
Vulnerability
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Case Study: Bangladesh
Case Study: Bangladesh
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Monsoon Flooding
Monsoon Flooding
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Population Displacement
Population Displacement
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Shantytowns
Shantytowns
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Study Notes
Natural and Human-Induced Risks
- Societies face various risks, both natural (e.g., cyclones, floods, droughts) and human-induced (e.g., industrial accidents, pollution).
- Natural risks, like earthquakes and tsunamis, are particularly significant.
- Human activities, such as industrialization and urbanization, intensify and modify natural risks.
- Climate change influences the frequency and intensity of climate-related risks (flooding, droughts).
Vulnerability and Risk Variation
- Vulnerability to risks varies significantly between societies.
- Developing countries and those in the southern hemisphere are often more vulnerable to risks.
- Poverty and lack of preparedness increase harm from events.
- Technological risks can cause extensive damage.
- Catastrophic events disproportionately impact poorer countries.
- In many Asian countries, risks are heightened.
Case Study: Bangladesh
- Bangladesh is a densely populated South Asian delta nation.
- Its low elevation and position in a river delta make it exceptionally vulnerable to flooding.
- Glacial melt and monsoon-related flooding increase risk.
- Rising sea levels worsen existing vulnerabilities
- The population faces the risk of displacement and poverty due to environmental change.
- The combination of factors, increases the risk of disaster in Bangladesh.
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