Natural Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
What is one type of Natural Hazard?
A
Hydrological Hazard
2
Q
What is another type of Natural Hazard?
A
Geological Hazard
3
Q
What is a final type of Natural Hazard?
A
Atmospheric Hazard
4
Q
What is meant by a Hydrological Hazard?
A
Natural disasters involving the movement, loss or accumulation of water.
5
Q
What is a meant by a Geological Hazard
A
Natural disasters caused by tectonic movement or changes in landforms.
6
Q
What is meant by an Atmospheric Hazard?
A
Natural disasters caused by atmospheric or weather related processes.
7
Q
What is an example of a Hydrological Hazard?
A
-Flooding
-Storm Surges
-Tsunamis
8
Q
What is an example of a Geological Hazard?
A
-Volcanoes
-Earthquakes
-Landslides
9
Q
What is an example of an Atmospheric Hazard?
A
-Tropical Storms
-Tornadoes
-Droughts
