3.5. Technological Hazards

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a hazard?

   Hint

   Think about something that can cause destruction.

2. 2.

   Name one type of natural hazard.

   Hint

   Consider events that happen in nature.

3. 3.

   What defines a hazard?

   • An unavoidable event
   • A potential damaging event
   • A natural phenomenon

   Hint

   Consider what makes something hazardous.

4. 4.

   Are all hazards natural?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the different types of hazards we discussed.

5. 5.

   Research and discuss how climate change affects the frequency or intensity of natural hazards.

   Hint

   Look into specific events and their correlation to weather patterns.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a case study of a technological disaster and analyze its implications in terms of risk management.

   Hint

   Focus on what went wrong and how it could have been prevented.