Natural Hazards

Question 1

define natural hazards

Answer 1

naturally occurring events that pose a risk to human life and property

Question 2

state the types of natural hazards

Answer 2

atmospheric: (weather) tropical storms
geophysical: caused by the movement of tectonic plates - earthquakes, volcanoes
hydrological: caused by the movement and distribution of water - flooding, droughts

Question 3

state the factors affecting natural hazards

Answer 3

deforestation: destroying large areas of forest can increase the risk of natural hazards such as flooding
wealth: LICs often have more people living in high-risk areas and might have less capacity than HICs to cope with disasters

climate change: gives rise to more volatile weather - rising temperatures can increase the risk of tropical storms