8.3 - Causes of Natural Hazards
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Practice Questions
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What causes earthquakes?
💡 Hint: Think about the Earth's structure.
Name a weather-related hazard.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of wind and rain.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What primary processes lead to natural hazards?
💡 Hint: Think about the Earth's layers and weather patterns.
True or False: Climate change has no impact on natural disasters.
💡 Hint: Consider recent extreme weather events.
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Analyze how urbanization contributes to the severity of natural hazards. Provide examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how cities are built and the natural environment around them.
Propose a strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change on natural hazards in your region.
💡 Hint: Think about how natural systems can support urban areas.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Understanding Natural Hazards
- The Impact of Climate Change on Natural Disasters
- Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes
- The Role of Humans in Natural Disasters
- Meteorological Hazards: An Overview
- The Effects of Deforestation on Natural Hazards
- What Causes Climate Change?
- Tornado Basics
- Understanding Earthquakes