Natural events, hazards and disasters Flashcards
Know the difference between them all
1
Q
A natural event is…
A
A non man made happening that doesn’t pose a threat to humans
2
Q
A natural hazard ⚠️ is…
A
A non man made happening that has minor social and economic effects
3
Q
A natural disaster is…
A
A non man made happening that has major social and economic effects
4
Q
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?
A
For a natural hazard to become a natural disaster it must cause more than 10 deaths, impacted more than 100 people or there is more than $1 million of economic loses
5
Q
What does economic effects mean?
A
It means effects on money and work stuff.
6
Q
What does social effects mean?
A
It means effects on people and their health.
7
Q
What does environmental effects mean?
A
It means the impact on natural places and the animals that live there.
