The Importance Of The Interaction Of Physical And Human Factors

Question 1

What is the risk poverty nexus?

Answer 1

It states that a disaster leads to impoverishment which can lead to a cycle of losses, poverty traps and slowing efforts to reduce poverty

Question 2

What is a poverty trap?

Answer 2

An increase in someones income is offset by a loss of state benefits leaving them no better off

Question 3

How may a hazard become a disaster

Answer 3

Due to a complex ineractions summarised using complexity models. (Oval filled with many ovals)

Question 4

What are the factors on a complexity model?

Answer 4

Tectonic event dynamics
Direction of earthquake rupture/volcanic output
Timing of event
Structural integrity of buildings
Climate temperatures
Level of devlopment and government response