Effects

Question 1

What is the effect of homelessness?

Answer 1

Without shelter, people can freeze to death outside

Question 2

How can a natural disaster cause a food shortage?

Answer 2

Damage to crops and the death of the livestock

Question 3

Name immediate responses

Answer 3

Warnings and evacuations, emergency services, temporary housing and supplies, buried bodies to prevent disease spread, rescue operations and aid is sent

Question 4

Name long term responses

Answer 4

Repaired homes and infrastructure, economic recovery and improved weather forecasting, predicting, protecting and preparation

Question 5

Why are immediate responses necessary?

Answer 5

To prevent any further damage or deaths

Question 6

Why are long term responses necessary?

Answer 6

To help an area fully recover from the effects of a natural disaster

Question 7

How may a country improve the local economy?

Answer 7

The government may provide grants that will boost the local economy and encourage tourism in an area again