What Is A Natural Hazard Flashcards
1
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what is a natural hazard
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a natural hazard e.g. floods earthquakes etc
that threatens people and can cause potential damage destruction or death
2
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atmospheric hazard
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created by the atmosphere, the movement of air and water e.g. wind snow tornadoes
3
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geological hazards
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created by the movement of the earth’s tectonic or rocks and soils
landslide
earthquakes
4
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flooding
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it is not exactly under geology or atmospheric
5
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what is a hazard risk
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it is the chance or probability of being effected by natural events
6
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why do people live near natural hazards
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as they weigh the advantages and disadvantages
since they are rare they may decide to take the risk
some people may have no choice due to poverty
