Geography Revision Flashcards
1
Q
How fast can wind speeds get in the eye wall?
A
Up to around 300km/h or 186mph!
2
Q
What is a natural hazard?
A
A natural event that threatens people or has the potential to cause damage, destruction or death
3
Q
What is a hazard risk?
A
The probability or chance that a natural hazard may take place.
4
Q
When does something become a hazard?
A
Something only becomes a hazard once people are affected.
5
Q
How many people died during the Nepal earthquake?
A
More than 8000 people died
6
Q
Was Nepal on a low seismic zone or a high activity seismic zone?
A
HIGH activity zone
7
Q
TRUE OR FALSE
Mt. Everest was affected during the Nepal earthquake.
A
TRUE
18 people died
