Natural factors

Question 1

Define the term natural disaster

Answer 1

A natural disaster is…
A major event caused by natural processes of the earth.
They cause great damage and potentially loss of life

Question 2

Identify three natural disasters that can happen at a destination

Answer 2

Categories of natural disasters….
Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, sink holes and avalanches

Question 3

Identify three severe weather events that can happen at a destination

Answer 3

Categories of severe weather events…
Flooding, drought, fires, landslides, hurricanes/cyclones, tornadoes, blizzards/snow storms

Question 4

Define the term infrastructure

Answer 4

Infrastructure is…
The structures and facilities, (such as roads, buildings and power supplies), a tourist destination needs to function properly

Question 5

Identify two short term impacts of natural disasters/severe weather events

Answer 5

Short term impacts of natural disasters/severe weather events…
- threat to life
- damage to buildings
- evacuation
-no communication
-travel alert
-airports closed

Question 6

Identify two long term impacts of natural disaster/severe weather events

Answer 6

long term impacts of natural disaster/severe weather events…
- rebuilding of building and infrastructure
- insurance costs
- cancelled holidays
- reputation of area
- unemployment

Question 7

Describe two ways that flooding (severe weather event) can impact a tourism destination

Answer 7

1. Flooding can damage infrastructure such as road, railways and power lines. Damaged roads and railways can make it more difficult for tourists to travel around a destination
2. Flooding could also impact hotels and other businesses meaning hotels would have to shut temporarily and suffer a loss of income

Question 8

Describe two ways that wild fires (severe weather event) can impact a tourism destination

Answer 8

1. Wild fires can kill people and cause damage to National Parks. This will have a short term impact as fewer people will want to visit while the wildfires are burning.
2. Air transport would be disrupted because of the smoke which could close airports

Question 9

Identify two ways countries are trying to protect people from natural disasters/severe weather events

Answer 9

1. Early warning systems
2. Building design