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Geography (AQA)
Natural and tectonic hazards

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  • Which of the following are examples of a natural hazard?
    • a factory explosion
    • an earthquake  ✓
    • a volcanic eruption  ✓
    • war
  • Match the key words with the definition.
    • natural hazard
      ⇔
      could cause damage, loss of life, economic disruption ✓
    • natural disaster
      ⇔
      when a natural hazard causes significant damage, harm or loss of life ✓
    • hazard risk
      ⇔
      the likelihood that people or property will be harmed ✓
  • What is the term used for a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by tectonic plate movements?
    • hurricane
    • tsunami
    • tornado
    • earthquake  ✓
  • Match the categories of natural hazard with their definitions.
    • tectonic hazards
      ⇔
      caused by movements of Earth’s crust and mantle ✓
    • atmospheric hazards
      ⇔
      related to weather and climate patterns ✓
    • hydrological hazards
      ⇔
      involve the movement and distribution of water ✓
    • geomorphological hazards
      ⇔
      involve surface processes on Earth’s surface ✓
  • What are some of the risks facing countries that are vulnerable to natural hazards?
    • deaths and injuries  ✓
    • damage to property and infrastructure  ✓
    • economic gain
    • increased tourism
    • displacement and homelessness  ✓
  • A powerful earthquake that takes place in a densely-populated city is likely to cause a natural ______.
    • 'disaster' ✓
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