Geographers want to know how people living in hazard-phone areas are affected by natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. Although the number of natural disasters has remained relatively constant over the years- thirty per year throughout the world- the toll in death and destruction rises annually. Higher statistics for rising losses can be attributed to an increase in the populations exposed to the disasters, economic development in hazardous areas, inflation, and better informed reporting of global events. Fortunately the type, frequency, and magnitude of hazards vary so that some places are not as hazardous as others. To avoid or minimize possible losses and to aid survival, the inhabitants of hazardous environments must acquire accurate perceptions of the natural hazards in their local area. Hazard perception is acquired by means of experience and education. Several research studies indicate that a population cannot rely on experience for knowledge of natural hazards. Consequently, education may provide the most reliable means of gaining information about natural hazards and how to react during emergencies.
1. Which of the following is an example of natural hazard of the type and magnitude of those referred to in the article?
A. an automobile accident
B. a rain shower
C. a volcanic eruption
D. a falling tree limb
E. a fire in a restaurant
2. According to the article, which action is suggested as the best way to prevent death and injury from natural disasters?
A. control inflation
B. Limit information about natural disasters that occur
C. Put more money into scientific research on natural disasters
D. Educate the population about how to deal with a natural disaster.
E. Support research on how to help people learn from their experiences.
3. which of the following statements is supported by information in the article?
a. people are better informed about hurricanes than they are about floods.
b. natural hazards can be prevented if people are educated about their occurrence
c. increased losses due to natural disasters are partly due to the economic development in hazardous areas
d. knowledge of natural hazards does little to minimize the risk associated with hazards
e. most people are knowledge of the natural hazards likely to occur in the area where they live
1.C
2.D
3.B
1.C - yes
2.D - yes
3.B - no
3.C ?
Yes, 3 C.
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To answer these questions, let's analyze the information provided in the article:
1. The article mentions floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes as examples of natural hazards. Among the given options, the only one that matches this description is C. a volcanic eruption.
2. The article states that to avoid or minimize possible losses and aid survival, the inhabitants of hazardous environments must acquire accurate perceptions of natural hazards in their local area. It suggests that education may provide the most reliable means of gaining information about natural hazards and how to react during emergencies. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Educate the population about how to deal with a natural disaster.
3. The article mentions that increased losses due to natural disasters can be attributed to factors such as an increase in the populations exposed to the disasters, economic development in hazardous areas, inflation, and better-informed reporting of global events. Therefore, the statement supported by the information in the article is c. Increased losses due to natural disasters are partly due to economic development in hazardous areas.
So, the correct answers are:
1. C. a volcanic eruption
2. D. Educate the population about how to deal with a natural disaster.
3. C. Increased losses due to natural disasters are partly due to economic development in hazardous areas.