"Cultural and other socio-economical factors, such as the level of development, decide the vulnerability of a community to hazards."
Can somebody please put this statement in simpler explanation for me please?
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2006-08-27 21:50:15 · 4 answers · asked by ♤ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
If a hurricane or earthquake hits somewhere, casualties are lowest if the houses are nice, the people are calm, plans have been made, etc
2006-08-27 21:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A community becomes vulnerable to certain hazards depending on the level of development of the cultural and socio-economical factors.
2006-08-28 04:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by aneurinaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a community is self supporting, financially stable, it is more difficult for hazards to present themselves.
2006-08-28 04:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by mxzptlk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When poor people shiit in the backyard, because they have no plumbing, that is not good.
2006-08-28 04:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋