Why may the same-intensity cyclone cause different damage in two regions?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because of differences in preparedness and vulnerability
The governing disaster-risk concept is that damage depends on more than the physical intensity of a hazard. Exposure determines how many people, buildings and livelihoods lie in the cyclone’s path, while vulnerability reflects the strength of structures, poverty, health, location and access to services. Preparedness includes reliable warnings, evacuation routes, shelters, drills and emergency response. A well-prepared region with cyclone-resistant buildings may suffer fewer deaths and less economic loss than a region with weak housing and poor warning access, even when wind speed is similar. Hence option A is correct. Cyclones do have impacts, population need not be equal, and latitude alone cannot explain differences in damage.
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Because of differences in preparedness and vulnerability
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing disaster-risk concept is that damage depends on more than the physical intensity of a hazard. Exposure determines how many people, buildings and livelihoods lie in the cyclone’s path, while vulnerability reflects the strength of structures, poverty, health, location and access to services. Preparedness includes reliable warnings, evacuation routes, shelters, drills and emergency response. A well-prepared region with cyclone-resistant buildings may suffer fewer deaths and less economic loss than a region with weak housing and poor warning access, even when wind speed is similar. Hence option A is correct. Cyclones do have impacts, population need not be equal, and latitude alone cannot explain differences in damage.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: Natural Hazards and Disasters. Topic: Tropical cyclones.
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