3.6. Environmental Degradations

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define a hazard.

   Hint

   Think about events that can cause harm.

2. 2.

   What is an example of a natural hazard?

   Hint

   These events occur in nature.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?

   • Natural
   • Technological
   • Environmental
   • Biological

   Hint

   Focus on the categories of hazards.

4. 4.

   True or False: People living in high-income countries are generally less affected by disasters.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the support systems in place.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   Examine the implications of human activity on geological hazards like landslides. How might development influence risk?

   Hint

   Consider how construction can destabilize the land.