Natural Hazards Revision

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?

• Covid-19

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Tornado

What are the four main types of hazard?

• Wind, Water, Earth, Fire

• Tropospheric, Hydrolic, Geologist, scientific

• Tsunami, Bushfire, Earthquake, Volcano

• Atmospheric, Biological, Geological, Hydrological

Which force shapes the majority of natural hazards on earth?

• Greenhouse gas

• Water

• Fire

• Wind

The difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster is?

• The severity

• the economic cost

• A natural hazard=threat, natural disaster= damage to humans

• There is no difference

Which of the following natural hazards have occurred in Australia in 2020?

• Flood

• Fire

• Biological Hazard

• All of the above

Which of the following is needed to reduce the impact of a natural hazard?

• Prevention

• Preparation

• Quick Response

• All of the above

The carrying capacity of a river refers to

• The amount of boats that can travel down a river

• The amount of water that a river can hold

• The weight of the water in a river

• All of the above

Above-average rainfall occurs during La Niña in Australia.

• True

• False

Clearing vegetation can increase the risk of flood.

• True

• False

A violent, tropical, cyclonic storm is

• A tornado

• A severe storm

• A hurricane

• A cyclone