Plate Tectonics - Booklet 2

Question 1

List 3 physical factors that will influence the likely hood of a natural hazard becoming a disaster

Answer 1

• Magnitude
• Duration
• Areal extent

Question 2

List 3 human factors that will influence the likely hood of a natural hazard becoming a disaster

Answer 2

• Population
• Defences
• Stable government

Question 3

Evaluate the usefulness of using hazards profiles

Answer 3

(+) Good for comparing the same hazards in different locations
(+) It can highlight the factor that influenced the impact
(-) Difficult to compare different hazards
(-) Can’t be used to predict future events