2.8 Risking It

Question 1

Percentage of people that live near volcanos

Answer 1

8%

Question 2

Percentage of Americans that live in earthquake prone areas

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

Geothermal energy def

Answer 3

Energy generated by heat stored deep in the earth

Question 4

Economic reasons for living at risk

Answer 4

• geothermal energy provides energy for the area
• farming the nutrient-rich soils helps agriculture
• mining provides energy and income
• tourism creates jobs and provides income
• it may be cheaper to stay than to move

Question 5

Social reasons for living at risk

Answer 5

• people want to stay near friends and family
• threat may not be great enough, people don’t understand the risk
• people confident that buildings will keep them safe