why do people live in hazardous areas

Question 1

mining

Answer 1

(economic and environmental)

• volcanoes produce sulfur which is mined for by people in NEE’s because there is a lack of other industries
• this leads to respiratory problems as sulfur is poisonous
• therefore causing the country to have a high mortality rate

Question 2

geothermal energy

Answer 2

(economic)

• In some volcanic areas steam is heated by hot magma in permeable rock
• This leads to 26.5% of electricity and 87% of heating coming from geothermal energy in Iceland
• Therefore the cost of energy is very low reducing heating bills

Question 3

agriculture

Answer 3

(social, economic, environmental)

• the soil around volcanoes is fertile because when volcanoes erupt they leave minerals in the soil
• this leads to high yields in nutritional crops
• therefore they can sell more crops
• In Naples (Mt Vesuvius) they are growing grapes in vineyards
• This leads to them being able to make Italian wine
• Therefore they can sell it for high prices

Question 4

what are some social reasons people may live in hazardous areas

Answer 4

• good schools
• family members
• too expensive to move
• like the social attractions

Question 5

what are some economic reasons people may live in hazardous areas

Answer 5

• the cost of living is lower
• better jobs with better wages
• geothermal energy