Practice Causes Of Natural Hazards (8.3) - Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

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Question 1.
What causes earthquakes?
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Think about the Earth's structure.
Question 2.
Name a weather-related hazard.
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Consider the effects of wind and rain.
3Question 3.
What primary processes lead to natural hazards?
- Human activities
- Tectonic and meteorological processes
- Pollution
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Think about the Earth's layers and weather patterns.
4Question 4.
True or False: Climate change has no impact on natural disasters.
- True
- False
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Consider recent extreme weather events.
Question 5.
Analyze how urbanization contributes to the severity of natural hazards. Provide examples.
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Consider how cities are built and the natural environment around them.
Question 6.
Propose a strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change on natural hazards in your region.
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Think about how natural systems can support urban areas.

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