Paper 1 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyNatural hazardsGCSEAQA Created by: braidyCreated on: 21-04-19 18:45 Definition of a natural hazard Natural hazards are extreme natural events that can cause loss of life, extreme damage to property and disrupt human activities. 1 of 12 Types of natural hazard Earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, flooding, tornadoes, tropical storms (hurricanes), droughts 2 of 12 Factors affecting hazard risk Rock types, height of the land, magnitude, frequency, population density and distribution, level of development, the 3P's (predict, prepare and prevent), education, time 3 of 12 Layers of the earth Inner core, outer core, mantle, upper mantle, crust 4 of 12 Types of plate margins Divergent, Convergent, Transform 5 of 12 Divergent plate Spreading centres. The effect is constructive 6 of 12 Convergent plate Seduction zone. The effect is destructive 7 of 12 Transform plate Strike-slip fault. The effect is constructive 8 of 12 Areas most prone to earthquakes Indonesia, Turkey, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Ecuador, India, Nepal, Japan 9 of 12 Areas most prone to volcanoes Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, Mexico, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Italy, Kenya 10 of 12 Common primary effects of earthquakes Buildings collapsing, road and bridges being destroyed and railway Iines being buckled 11 of 12 common secondary effects of earthquakes Fires, tidal waves, landslides, diseases 12 of 12
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