L2 - Hazard perception

Question 1

Define ‘Magnitude’

Answer 1

The size of the hazardous event. Measured in terms of energy released and/or scale of impact.

Question 2

Define ‘Frequency’

Answer 2

How often a hazard occurs

Question 3

How would we describe the relationship between the variables magnitude and frequency?

Answer 3

Inverse (EG an increase in one correlates with a decrease in the other)

Question 4

Define ‘Hazard perception’

Answer 4

The way people view hazards

Question 5

Define ‘Fatalism’ or ‘Fatalist approach’

Answer 5

A defeatist approach to hazards, viewing resistance as pointless

Question 6

Define ‘Adaptation’ or ‘Adaptive approach’

Answer 6

Trying to employ coping/mitigation strategies in order to continue living in an area

Question 7

Define ‘Fear’

Answer 7

The fear/panic about hazards triggering relocation

Question 8

Give two factors affecting hazard perception

Answer 8

Stage of development in one’s area
Education of residents in an area