Concept Of Hazard Flashcards
1
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Adaptation
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The attempts by people to live with hazards by adjusting they’re living conditions.
2
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Fatalism
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A view that people cannot influence or shape the outcome of a hazard. People with this attitude are limited to preventative methods.
3
Q
Natural hazards
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Events perceived to be a threat to people. They occur in the physical environment.
4
Q
Perception
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The way In which an individual view the threat of a hazard
5
Q
Risk
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Exposure of people to hazardous events.
6
Q
Reasons for hazard risk
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Hazard events are unpredictable, lack of alternatives, changing level of risk, cost/ benefit, perception
7
Q
What are the three different types of perception
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Fatalism, adaptation, fear
8
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Fear
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People feel so vulnerable that they can no longer live in the area
