Impacts of Natural Hazards

What would the likely short-term impacts of a climatic hazard be on a developing country?

• A high death toll and high economic cost

• A low death toll and high economic cost

• A high death toll and low economic cost

Heated mantle is shown rising from deep inside the mantle, while cooler mantle material sinks, creating a _____________ _____________. This is responsible for movements of the plates of Earth's crust.

In what country did the strongest earthquake on record occur?

• Indonesia

• United States of America

• Chile

• Iran

Are MEDCs or LEDCs more affected by natural hazards and why?

Which of the following are NOT an affective method to increase a country's capacity to cope with earthquake hazards?

• Invest in earthquake proof building technology

• Education local population about the hazards

• Practice evacuation procedures

• Reduce investment in hazard research

Which of these earthquakes are likely to to have the greatest impacts?

• Earthquake in LIC with magnitude of 50

• Earthquake in MIC with magnitude of 70

• Earthquake in MIC with magnitude of 50

• Earthquake in LIC with magnitude of 70

Do earthquakes or volcano eruption have a greater impact and why?

Name any three primary impacts and three secondary impacts of Natural Hazards

What is one of the hazards that can be caused by volcanic eruptions?

• Tornadoes

• Weathering of rocks

• Air pollution

Where are hurricanes most likely to do the most damage?

• Near the coast
• In the forest
• In a desert
• On the North Pole