Hazards And Disasters Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster
A
A Hazard is a risk of something dangerous like earthquakes and tsunamis. It could e pollution.
A Disaster is a large scale damage and many people die from it.
2
Q
Name some man made hazards
A
Landslides Avalanche Wild fire/fire Coughing/flu k Famine Disease Pollution Oil spill/leak Aeroplane crash Explosion Radiation
3
Q
Name some natural hazards
A
Landslides Avalanche Wild fire/fire Famine Sandstorm Hurricanes Tsunami Tornadoes Boiling lava/volcanoes Pests Plaque Flooding Earthquakes Thunder/lightning Hail Disease Rain
4
Q
What are the features of natural hazards and disasters
A
They can’t be stopped by humans
