Natural Hazards Flashcards
To be able to define and categorise natural hazards.
1
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Define a natural hazard
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A natural event that threatens people or has the potential to cause damage, destruction and death. E.g. volcano, earthquake, tropical storm.
2
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What type of hazard is an earthquake?
A
Geological/Terrestrial hazard
3
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What type of hazard is a tropical storm?
A
Atmospheric hazard
4
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What type of hazard is a flood?
A
Water based hazard
5
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What is a geological hazard?
A
A hazard created by the movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates or surface rock or soils.
6
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What is an atmospheric hazard?
A
A hazard that is created in the atmosphere, by the movement of air and water.
7
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What is a biological hazard?
A
Any biological substance that poses a threat to the health of people.
8
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What type of hazard is disease?
A
Biological hazard
