Practice Introduction To Natural Hazards (8.1) - Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

Practice: Introduction to Natural Hazards

Lesson 8.1Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is a natural hazard?
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Think about events like earthquakes or floods.
Question 2.
How does a natural hazard become a disaster?
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Consider the role of human vulnerability.
3Question 3.
What distinguishes a natural hazard from a natural disaster?
- A hazard is always destructive while a disaster is not.
- A hazard has the potential to harm, while a disaster occurs when it impacts people.
- Natural disasters never involve natural hazards.
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What happens when a hazard affects a vulnerable population?
4Question 4.
True or False: All natural hazards result in disasters.
- True
- False
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Consider whether potential harm always results in actual harm.
Question 5.
Create a disaster preparedness plan for a fictional coastal city prone to hurricanes. Discuss potential risks and preventive measures.
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Focus on community actions and responses before and after disasters.
Question 6.
Analyze how urban planning can mitigate the effects of natural hazards in densely populated areas.
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Consider how strategic planning could limit exposure to hazards.

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