RMI 2302 FINAL EXAM NYCE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The number of years between same-sized natural disaster events is also known as -
Answers - Return Period
Frequency and magnitude of natural disasters typically have a _____ ? - Answers -
Inverse relationship
Risks of "high concern" in the Global Risk Report 2014 - Answers - 1. Food crisis
2. Water crisis
3. Political instability
Today, most developed countries have gone from _____ death rates and _____ birth
rates to _____ death rates and _____ birth rates. (high/low) - Answers - High. High.
Low, Low
. _____ countries appear to have a disproportionately high share of the natural hazard
_____ and also experience greater economic _____. - Answers - Poorer, risk, losses
The Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and
Communities to Disasters emphasized five major priorities for action. - Answers - 1.
Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning
2. Reduce underlying risk factors
3. Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels
What is a specific concern regarding the aging population? - Answers - Rising ratio of
workers to retirees
States Located in Tornado Ally - Answers - 1. Louisiana
2. Florida
3. Iowa
The transitional phase of the demographic transition was characterized by - Answers -
Population explosion
We now have a ______ infant mortality rate than in historic years. - Answers - Lower
Population explosion varies with _____ and _____. - Answers - Economic development,
urbanization
ANSWERS
The number of years between same-sized natural disaster events is also known as -
Answers - Return Period
Frequency and magnitude of natural disasters typically have a _____ ? - Answers -
Inverse relationship
Risks of "high concern" in the Global Risk Report 2014 - Answers - 1. Food crisis
2. Water crisis
3. Political instability
Today, most developed countries have gone from _____ death rates and _____ birth
rates to _____ death rates and _____ birth rates. (high/low) - Answers - High. High.
Low, Low
. _____ countries appear to have a disproportionately high share of the natural hazard
_____ and also experience greater economic _____. - Answers - Poorer, risk, losses
The Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and
Communities to Disasters emphasized five major priorities for action. - Answers - 1.
Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning
2. Reduce underlying risk factors
3. Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels
What is a specific concern regarding the aging population? - Answers - Rising ratio of
workers to retirees
States Located in Tornado Ally - Answers - 1. Louisiana
2. Florida
3. Iowa
The transitional phase of the demographic transition was characterized by - Answers -
Population explosion
We now have a ______ infant mortality rate than in historic years. - Answers - Lower
Population explosion varies with _____ and _____. - Answers - Economic development,
urbanization
