Natural Hazards

A naturally occurring event that may have a negative effect on people or the environment is called a _.

This image is the result of which natural hazard?

It is caused by lightning and volcanic eruptions in dry areas

Which of the following is not a natural hazard?

It causes large pieces of Earth's surface to move, collide, and shake

True or False. Natural hazards become natural disasters when people's lives and livelihoods are destroyed.

A period of rapid rain fall causing a river to rise and overflow their banks

This image is an example of which natural hazard?

These natural hazards can negatively impact the air quality and cause breathing problems for humans.

True or False. A natural hazards have a natural cause that can be prevented.