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Flashcards by Antonia Blankenberg, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Antonia Blankenberg
over 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Natural Hazards | Potential natural events which pose risk to property, land, or life. |
| Tectonic Hazards | Hazards which are as a result of the movement of tectonic plates. E.g. Earthquakes. |
| Atmospheric/Meteorological Hazards | Hazards which are a result of atmospheric conditions. E.g. Hurricanes. |
| Geo-morphological Hazards | Hazards which occur on the Earth's surface. E.g. Flooding. |
| Biological Hazards | Hazards which are a result of living things. E.g. Disease and Infestation. |
| Primary Effects | Primary effects are a direct result of a hazard. |
| Secondary Effects | Secondary effects are the subsequent effects of a hazard. |
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