natural hazards Flashcards
1
Q
What are natural hazards?
A
Natural events that threaten people or has the potential to cause damage, destruction or death
2
Q
What is an example of a natural hazard?
A
Tornadoes or Hurricanes
3
Q
Why are some countries more at risk of natural hazards than others?
A
They are located on or near plate boundaries
4
Q
Why do people live near plate boundaries?
A
Studying, grew up there, cheap
