Living with the risk of hazards

Question 1

Why might people live close to volcanoes or in areas vulnerable to earthquakes?

Answer 1

They may not be able to afford a home in a densely populated area
They may not know the risks of living in that area

Question 2

Give 4 reasons why people choose to live in Iceland.

Answer 2

One of the most geothermally active places in the world
Geothermal energy is used to generate electricity (renewable)
Geothermal energy warms 90% of homes in Iceland
Iceland has a famous spa pool created by geothermal water
Iceland has some of the largest glaciers in the world