Geography A-Level
The Disaster Gap
What The Disaster Gap means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of The Disaster Gap
The widening disparity in mortality and economic loss between HICs and LICs/NEEs. While HICs often face higher absolute economic costs due to infrastructure value, LICs suffer disproportionately higher mortality rates and relative economic impacts due to limited resilience.
Topics that use The Disaster Gap
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Areal Extent
- Base Isolation
- Benioff Zone
- Governance
- Governance and Institutional Capacity
- Gravitational Force Mechanisms
- Hazard Profiles and Magnitude
- Jökulhlaup
Using The Disaster Gap in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
Practise Geography questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Geography A-Level terms7 days Premium · Then free forever · No card, no charge