2A natural disasters and infectious diseases Flashcards
What infectious diseases am I exposed to while travelling?
malaria yellow fever cholera tetanus typhoid norovirus / coronavirus
What are natural disasters?
natural events that can cause death e.g. geological hazards or severe weather events
Name the 4 geological hazards
earthquakes
volcanic eruptions
sink holes
tsunamis
Name the severe weather events
flooding, drought, fires, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, snow storms
What are the possible effects of natural hazards on tourism?
impact on local business, infrastructure, business operations,
disruption/cancellation for visitors,
repatriation,
evacuation
What infectious disease has the following symptoms; high temperature, feel hot and shivery, headaches, vomiting and muscle pain?
malaria
What infectious disease has the following symptoms; fever, headache, jaundice, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue?
yellow fever
What infectious disease has the following symptoms; diarrhoea, vomiting, thirst?
cholera
What infectious disease has the following symptoms; muscle spasms, painful stiffness across body, trouble swallowing, jerking?
tetanus
What infectious disease has the following symptoms; weakness, stomach pain, headache, diarrhoea / constipation, cough?
typhoid
What infectious disease has the following symptoms; diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, body aches, mild fever?
norovirus
What infectious disease has the following symptoms; high temperature, persistent cough, loss of taste/smell, fatigue?
coronavirus
What is a sink hole?
collapse in the surface of the earth, often sudden and sometimes circular
What is a tsunami?
series of waves caused by an earthquake underneath the sea
What is a hurricane?
A massive storm system with very strong waves and heavy rain. They occur in the tropics
