4.1. Statistical Distribution of Natural Disasters

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a hazard?

   Hint

   Think about natural events or phenomena.

2. 2.

   Name one example of a geological hazard.

   Hint

   Consider what happens under the Earth's surface.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is a geological hazard?

   • Hurricane
   • Earthquake
   • Flood

   Hint

   Think about natural disasters related to the Earth's structure.

4. 4.

   True or False: Biological hazards refer to natural hazards only.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the impact of human activities on health.

5. 5.

   Assess how cultural factors in low-income nations may aggravate the effects of natural disasters.

   Hint

   Explore how beliefs may influence community responses to warnings.

6. 6.

   Develop a short disaster preparedness plan for a fictional low-income community prone to floods.

   Hint

   Consider socio-economic limitations in your planning.