Natural hazards Flashcards
1
Q
A natural hazard is
A
Sudden severe events which makes the natural
environment difficult to manage
2
Q
A hazard risk is
A
The chance of being affected by a natural
hazard
3
Q
As population grows so does the
A
Risk of being exposed to natural hazards
4
Q
Urbanisation risks natural hazards by
A
Densely populated areas concentrate the risk
5
Q
Poverty risks natural hazard by
A
Expense of housing leads to building on risky areas
6
Q
Farming risks natural hazards by
A
The attraction of flood plains puts people at risk
