Paper 1 Challenge Of Natural Hazards Flashcards
Why can week a storm is cause a higher death toll compared to stronger storms
Storms that impact low income countries result in a much higher death rate as they are less prepared and living in more vulnerable buildings
Examples of extreme weather in the UK include
Drought
Flash floods
Strong winds and storms
An extreme cold spell
An extreme heat wave
The definition of extreme weather is
Extreme weather Is when a Weather event is significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern this may take place over one day or a period of time
Planting trees will help to reduce the rate of climate change because
As they grow they sequester atmospheric carbon into Woody material reducing the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere to slow down the greenhouse gas effect
Tropical storms occur within
5° and 30° north and south of the equator
In 2020 to the heat wave in the UK caused
3000 excess deaths in elderly residents putting extra strain on healthcare resources millions more had to survive in cramped city flats causing stress and heat strokes
 In the 2010 Haiti earthquake short-term responses were
Donations of water food shelters and medicine search and rescue teams came from around the world to help the US Army helped to distribute aid and prevent looting
The response to the Haiti earthquake are often criticised because
UN workers spread cholera That devastated the country only 2% of the money donated reached Haiti rebuilding projects were very slow and not enough. 1 million people were still homeless one year after the earthquake
For a tropical storm to develop specific conditions are needed these are
Warm ocean with temperatures over 27°. deep oceans over 60 m deep. Low air pressure. The coriolis Effect that cause the tropical storms to spin
In the 2010 Haiti earthquake long-term responses were to
Develop early warning systems rebuild homes to better safety standards rebuild the port to receive aid shipments provide cash for work schemes To help clear rubble 
Storm Desmond resulted in economic impacts because
The storm caused £500 million worth of damage insurance claims paid out over £1 billion businesses were closed for repairs months afterwards properties had significantly higher insurance after the storm
Storm Desmond resulted in social impact because
5000 people had to evacuate from their homes 40 schools were closed one person died 50,000 people were left without power
