3.6 - Environmental Degradations
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Practice Questions
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Define a hazard.
💡 Hint: Think about events that can cause harm.
What is an example of a natural hazard?
💡 Hint: These events occur in nature.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?
💡 Hint: Focus on the categories of hazards.
True or False: People living in high-income countries are generally less affected by disasters.
💡 Hint: Consider the support systems in place.
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Consider a flood occurring in a low-income neighborhood. Discuss the factors that make this community vulnerable and the potential impact on recovery.
💡 Hint: Think about economic status and available support.
Examine the implications of human activity on geological hazards like landslides. How might development influence risk?
💡 Hint: Consider how construction can destabilize the land.
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