8.1.7 Living in the Danger Zone

Anthropogenic hazards are

• caused by the structure of the earth

• caused by weather and climate

• caused by water

• caused by people

Atmospheric hazards are

• caused by the structure of the earth

• caused by weather and climate

• caused by water

• caused by people

Geophysical hazards are

• caused by the structure of the earth

• caused by weather and climate

• caused by water

• caused by people

Hydrological hazards are

• caused by the structure of the earth

• caused by weather and climate

• caused by water

• caused by people

What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?

• A hazard is the chance something can happen, a disaster is when it actually happens.

• They mean exactly the same thing

• A hazard is when an event happens and a disaster is the chance it could happen.

Which of these are geophysical hazard?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Volcano

• Landslide

Which of these are atmospheric hazards?

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Typhoon

Which of these are anthropogenic hazards? (Caused by people)

• E-waste

• Tsunami

• Acid Rain

• Tornado

Floods are always caused by entirely natural events?

• True

• False

People can make flooding worse by:

• Building hard urban surfaces like roads and concrete

• Deforestation (cutting down trees)

• Climate change

• Heavy rain