1A Natural Hazards

Question 1

Natural Hazard

Answer 1

A naturally ocurring event that causes risk to a population by death/injury/destruction of bulidngs

Question 2

Natural event

Answer 2

A natural occurunce like a volcano on a desrted island. it cannot cause harm so isn’t a natural hazard.

Question 3

3 types of Natural Hazard

Answer 3

Tectonic-Volcanoes
Hydrological-Flooding
Atmospheric-Hurricane

Question 4

Hazard risk

Answer 4

The risk that a natural hazard will affect someones life.

Question 5

Factors that affect hazard risk
Example

Answer 5

Economical-Cheaper housing not able to withstand the natural hazards. Less access to healthcare
Enviromental-Climate change has risne sea levels making areas more prone to flooding.
Social- Countries may not be educated on what to do incase of a natural hazard