California - Human Factors Flashcards
What is the population of California?
38 million
What is the population growth rate?
3.36%
In how many years will the population have doubled?
23
How does a high population increase risk?
People forced to live on vulnerable land
More affected & more damage caused
How does urbanisation increase risk?
Higher economic loss
Increase permeable surfaces
How many acres of farmland is lost due to urbanisation?
50,000 acres / year
What percentage of residents live in urbanised areas?
95%
What is the population density in LA?
7,000
What percentage of people are in poverty?
23%
How many poor vulnerable people are there?
What does this mean?
3.5 million
They have a lower capacity to cope
What are the many hotels on the coast vulnerable to?
Coastal flooding / fog
How many visitors come to San Diego each year?
33 million
What are the 4 human factors that make California a hazard hotspot?
Population
Urbanisation
Poverty rate
Tourism
