Practice Introduction to Natural Hazards - 8.1 | 8. Natural Hazards, Their Causes and Management | ICSE Class 11 Geography
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a natural hazard?

💡 Hint: Think about events like earthquakes or floods.

Question 2

Easy

How does a natural hazard become a disaster?

💡 Hint: Consider the role of human vulnerability.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What distinguishes a natural hazard from a natural disaster?

  • A hazard is always destructive while a disaster is not.
  • A hazard has the potential to harm
  • while a disaster occurs when it impacts people.
  • Natural disasters never involve natural hazards.

💡 Hint: What happens when a hazard affects a vulnerable population?

Question 2

True or False: All natural hazards result in disasters.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider whether potential harm always results in actual harm.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a disaster preparedness plan for a fictional coastal city prone to hurricanes. Discuss potential risks and preventive measures.

💡 Hint: Focus on community actions and responses before and after disasters.

Question 2

Analyze how urban planning can mitigate the effects of natural hazards in densely populated areas.

💡 Hint: Consider how strategic planning could limit exposure to hazards.

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