Factors affecting the impact of an Earthquake Flashcards
1
Q
Distance from the…
A
Epicentre.
2
Q
The higher the…
A
Richter scale the more severe the earthquake is.
3
Q
The level of development.
A
MEDC or LEDC.
MEDCs more likely to have the resources and technology for monitoring, prediction and response.
4
Q
Population density.
A
Rural or urban area.
More densely populated an area is the more likely there are to deaths and casualties.
5
Q
Communication.
A
Accessibility of rescue teams.
6
Q
Time of day.
A
Whether people in their homes, at work or travelling.
7
Q
The time of year and climate.
A
Survival rates and the rate in which disease can spread.
8
Q
Who suffers more?
A
LEDCS suffer more than MEDCs.
