Natural Hazard

Question 1

Define constructive plate margin

Answer 1

2 plates moving a part leaving a gap in the middle for magma to rise up

Question 2

Define destructive plate margin

Answer 2

A dense oceanic plate descends below a less dense continental plate. As the plate descends it is melted due to friction with the continental plate forming hot liquid magma. This can then rise through cracks in the continental plate and form volcanoes

Question 3

Define conservative plate margins

Answer 3

2 plates slip past each other either in opposite directions or at different rates in the same direction. This creates friction and energy which is released as an earthquake

Question 4

Define natural hazard

Answer 4

A natural process which could cause disruptions to humans or destroy property or possessions

Question 5

2 factors affecting hazard risk

Answer 5

1. Vulnerability
2. Capacity to cope

Question 6

2 types of natural hazards

Answer 6

1. Geological
2. Meteorological