Geography - 27. Natural Hazards

What is the main focus of the physical geography half of the Crash Course Geography series?

• Geopolitical divisions

• Physical events and natural hazards

• Environmental science

• Human geography

What is the Pacific Ring of Fire known for?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Heat waves

What is the term used for extreme natural events that pose a threat to human systems and people?

• Environmental disasters

• Human-made disasters

• Geological events

• Natural hazards

What is the second component that changes a natural event into a natural hazard?

• Areal extent over the Earth's surface

• Magnitude of the event

• Impact on humans

• Frequency of occurrence

What is the term used for a natural event that actually happens and causes significant harm to humans?

• Geological occurrence

• Environmental event

• Human-made disaster

• Natural disaster

What is the main objective of disaster risk management?

• Prevention

• Vulnerability assessment

• Mitigation

• Recovery

What does resilience refer to in disaster risk management?

• Risk communication

• Preparedness

• Recovery and bouncing back from adverse events

• Vulnerability reduction

What is a key aspect of resilience in disaster risk management?

• Vulnerability

• Recovery

• Social bonds

• Displacement

What is the importance of traditional town planning and land use in the Kathmandu Valley?

• Reducing resilience

• Enhancing vulnerability

• Increasing displacement

• Fostering social bonds and resilience

What is the significance of the Onge tribe's survival during the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004?

• They ignored the warnings

• They had advanced technology

• They followed their oral traditions

• They had government support