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Which of the following are among the four largest oceans?
Which of the following are among the four largest oceans?
- Mediterranean
- Arctic (correct)
- Indian (correct)
- Pacific (correct)
The 14 countries in the Pacific Ring of Fire include Chile, Mexico, USA, Antarctica, Russia, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Canada, Peru, Taiwan, and __________.
The 14 countries in the Pacific Ring of Fire include Chile, Mexico, USA, Antarctica, Russia, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Canada, Peru, Taiwan, and __________.
Guatemala
What is one advantage of being in the Ring of Fire?
What is one advantage of being in the Ring of Fire?
Soil is fertile
What is a hazard?
What is a hazard?
Define disaster.
Define disaster.
What does the term 'risk' refer to?
What does the term 'risk' refer to?
What is disaster risk?
What is disaster risk?
Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.
Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.
What is a drought associated with?
What is a drought associated with?
What is a storm surge?
What is a storm surge?
What is a sinkhole?
What is a sinkhole?
How does flooding differ from flash floods?
How does flooding differ from flash floods?
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Study Notes
Largest Oceans
- Four major oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic, Indian.
Pacific Ring of Fire
- Top 14 countries involved:
- Chile
- Mexico
- USA
- Antarctica
- Russia
- Japan
- Philippines
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Indonesia
- Canada
- Peru
- Taiwan
- Guatemala
Advantages of the Ring of Fire
- Fertile soil supports agriculture.
- Abundant geothermal energy sources.
- Rich in minerals, including gold and diamonds.
Key Terminology
- Hazard: A potentially dangerous physical occurrence that can cause death or injury.
- Disaster: A sudden calamitous event resulting in significant damage or disruption.
- Risk: The possibility of adverse effects stemming from a hazard.
- Disaster Risk: The potential damage or loss that can arise from a hazard's occurrence.
Weather vs. Climate
- Weather: Day-to-day atmospheric conditions.
- Climate: Long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions.
Natural Phenomena
- Drought: A prolonged period of deficient rainfall linked to El Niño.
- La Niña: Represents opposite atmospheric conditions affecting weather patterns.
- Storm Surge: An abnormal rise in water level, often due to storms.
- Sinkhole: Formed by cavities developing in the ground, can lead to sudden surface collapse.
- Flood: Gradual increase of water levels, can be caused by prolonged rainfall.
- Flash Floods: Rapid flooding that occurs quickly after heavy rainfall or dam breaks.
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