I would say that probably classifying natural disasters and their impact on man would most likely be considered by William Hughes as true geography as rather than just describing earth's features it would show the impact of earth's processes on man.
Distance to the epicenter of an earthquake
Some of the most typical characteristics of groundwater are weak turbidity, a constant temperature and chemical composition and almost overall absence of oxygen. Circulating groundwater can have extreme variation in the composition with the appearance of pollutants and various contaminants.
I believe all of the anwers apply.
The 'fewer natural resources" is applicable assuming they are currently depleting their natural resources.
