Why People Stay in Areas Effected by Natural Disaster

What choices do people face during natural disasters?

• To stay or to leave

• To relocate or rebuild

• To invest or save

• To fight or flee

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What percentage of global weather-related deaths were caused by storms over 20 years, according to a 2015 UN report?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

In May 2018, which community was hit by a major flood?

• Ellicott City, Maryland

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Miami, Florida

• Houston, Texas

What does research address regarding climate change?

• Economic impacts

• Responses to climate change

• Technological advancements

• Political debates

What do post-disaster home buyout programs offer?

• New homes

• Financial aid

• Relocation assistance

• Employment opportunities

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What did the 2018 paper in Risk, Hazards & Crisis in Public Policy reveal about buyouts after Hurricane Sandy?

• High satisfaction

• Lack of information and communication

• Increased property values

• Improved community relations

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What factors played a larger role in the decision to relocate, according to the 2018 study?

• Proximity to water

• Household-level confidence and values

• Economic incentives

• Government policies

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main topic of the passage 'Why People Choose to Stay in Areas Vulnerable to Natural Disasters'?

• Economic growth

• Climate change adaptation

• Decision-making in disaster-prone areas

• Technological innovation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why do people stay in disaster-prone areas?

• Economic opportunities

• Family ties

• Community attachment

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is a significant challenge after a natural disaster?

• Rebuilding infrastructure

• Access to clean water

• Restoring economic stability

• All of the above