Practice Difference Between Natural Hazards And Disasters (8.1.2) - Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

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Question 1.
What is a natural hazard?
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Think about events like earthquakes and floods.
Question 2.
What differentiates a natural disaster from a hazard?
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Consider the effects of an event.
3Question 3.
What distinguishes a natural hazard from a natural disaster?
- Hazards are only weather-related
- Disasters result from hazards impacting humans
- Hazards always lead to economic loss
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Think about the effects on human life.
4Question 4.
True or False: All natural hazards result in natural disasters.
- True
- False
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Consider an unpopulated hazard context.
Question 5.
Evaluate the disaster response of two different countries that faced a similar natural hazard. Discuss their preparedness levels and the outcomes.
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Research specific earthquake events for comparison.
Question 6.
Propose a community plan that mitigates the disaster risks for an area prone to flooding.
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Focus on practical solutions and community involvement.

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