#125 Natural Hazards and Human Migration

Which of the following best describes the term "natural hazards" as used in the context of human migration?

• Natural hazards are only sudden events like earthquakes and hurricanes.

• Natural hazards are natural disasters that may arise as a result of them and can force migration of human populations.

• Natural hazards are always caused by human activities.

• Natural hazards never lead to permanent migration.

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What is "displacement" in the context of natural disasters and migration?

• The process of rebuilding homes after a disaster.

• The immediate response to the devastation of a natural disaster, often resulting in forced migration.

• The economic recovery after a disaster.

• The return of people to their original homes after a disaster.

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Which of the following is an example of a slow onset natural disaster that can cause migration?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Drought

• Volcanic eruption

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According to the map, which country experienced the largest number of people initially displaced due to a natural disaster in the last decade?

• Japan (Tohoku earthquake-tsunami and nuclear accident, 2011)

• Philippines (Typhoons, 2012)

• Nigeria (Floods, 2012)

• Haiti (Earthquake, 2010)

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Why might people never return to their original homes after being displaced by a natural disaster?

• Because the area is too crowded.

• Because the damaged area is no longer capable of sustaining them.

• Because they prefer to travel.

• Because of government restrictions.

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What does the Social Progress Index (SPI) score indicate for the countries shown on the map?

• The number of natural disasters a country experiences.

• The economic wealth of a country.

• The extent to which countries provide for the social and environmental needs of their citizens.

• The population size of a country.

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Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true about the impact of natural disasters on human migration?

• All natural disasters result in permanent migration.

• Only sudden onset disasters cause displacement.

• Both sudden and slow onset disasters can force migration, sometimes permanently.

• Displacement always leads to immediate return to the original area.

Using the map, which disaster in the USA resulted in over 1 million people being initially displaced?

• Hurricane Sandy, 2012

• Hurricane Katrina, 2005

• Earthquake, 2010

• Floods, 2012

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Study the map opposite. Which of the following is a reason why those initially displaced by natural disasters may not have returned?

• Lack of basic services and infrastructure

• Improved economic opportunities elsewhere

• Continued risk of natural disasters

• All of the above

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The Social Progress Index might indicate vulnerability of the population to the effects of natural hazards by:

• Measuring economic growth only

• Assessing access to basic needs, health, and safety

• Focusing solely on political stability

• Tracking only population density

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