8.1.1 - What are Natural Hazards?
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What is a natural hazard?
💡 Hint: Think about events like earthquakes and floods.
Give an example of a natural disaster.
💡 Hint: What happens when natural hazards affect human life?
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What defines a natural hazard?
💡 Hint: The definition should focus on the potential impact of nature, not human activities.
True or False: A natural disaster is the same as a natural hazard.
💡 Hint: Focus on the differences in the definitions.
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Analyze how climate change may influence the frequency of a specific natural hazard in your region. Discuss potential adaptations that could mitigate these effects.
💡 Hint: Consider historical data and how weather patterns may change.
Evaluate the societal impacts of a recent natural disaster and propose a management strategy that could reduce future vulnerability.
💡 Hint: Think about both immediate relief and long-term plans.
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