General Knowledge and Terms Flashcards
1
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Hazard
A
Events or phenomena which have POTENTIAL to cause harm
2
Q
Hazard Event
A
When a hazard is realised/happens
3
Q
Disasters
A
A hazard event realised that has a major ongoing impact on life and livelihood. People are being affected.
4
Q
Declaration of Disasters
A
Disasters have to be declared by authorities. A disaster can be declared and defined when it overwhelms local ability to respond.
5
Q
MECD
A
More Economically Developed Country
6
Q
LEDC
A
Less Economically Developed Country
7
Q
Squares on maps are:
A
6 degrees longitude and 8 degrees latitude
8
Q
Don’t forget to revise each part of what the lines on a map mean
A
Check your book!
