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Natural Hazards Flashcards

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Natural Hazard

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Naturally Occurring Event. eg: Tornado

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Natural Disaster

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Natural Hazard affecting Human Activity/Population.

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How does Urbanisation increase the risk of Natural Disasters?

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Urban Cities built in areas with high risk. eg: Japan

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How does Poverty increase the risk of Natural Disasters?

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People being forced to move to areas of high risk due to reasons regarding their financial state.

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How does Farming increase the risk of Natural Disasters?

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Farms being near bodies of water as well as flat and low-lying are at risk of flooding and destroying crops which were to be used to feed people.

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How does Climate Change increase the risk of Natural Disasters?

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Unpredictable weather patterns and differing atmospheric pressure.

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