8.1 - Introduction to Natural Hazards
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Practice Questions
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What is a natural hazard?
💡 Hint: Think about events like earthquakes or floods.
How does a natural hazard become a disaster?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of human vulnerability.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What distinguishes a natural hazard from a natural disaster?
💡 Hint: What happens when a hazard affects a vulnerable population?
True or False: All natural hazards result in disasters.
💡 Hint: Consider whether potential harm always results in actual harm.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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