Factors Affecting Risk
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 1.1.3
Which Factors Affect Hazard Risk?
Hazard risk is the likelihood of an event caused by a natural hazard happening (so the move from a natural hazard existing to a natural disaster happening). The factors that influence hazard risk include:
Population density
- If there are more people living in an area, it is more likely that more people will be impacted by natural hazards.
Ability to cope
- Different populations of people do different activities and have different abilities to deal with the risks of natural hazards and the events of a natural disaster.
Test yourself on Factors Affecting Risk
What do we call the likelihood of a natural hazard happening?
Some countries have higher incomes and more money to invest in flood defences. What is this an example of?
Why is hazard risk higher in an area with a high population density?
What are the main factors that affect hazard risk?
Select the true statement in each pair.