Natural Disasters and Their Impacts

What key factor distinguishes a devastating natural event from a natural disaster?

Name two categories into which natural disasters can be divided.

What is the primary cause of tectonic natural disasters?

Based on the image description, what type of natural disaster likely occurred on March 11, 2011?

Besides earthquakes and volcanic activity, name one secondary hazard that can result from Tectonic Disasters.

What was the primary cause of the devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004?

Besides the immediate danger to life, what is one of the most common long-term effects of natural disasters on populations?

Name two specific health issues that can arise in the aftermath of floods, besides direct injuries.

In what way do natural disasters lead to economic hardship, especially in agricultural communities?

Besides the immediate destruction, how do natural disasters affect trade and commerce between different locations?

What percentage of global disasters were attributed to climatic hazards in the first decade of the 21st century?

Name three primary greenhouse gases.

How do warmer oceans contribute to more intense storms?

What is a significant consequence of melting glaciers related to sea levels?

What is one way that melting glaciers contribute to the increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters?

What are low-lying islands at high risk of?

Describe one primary and one secondary impact of natural disasters on human populations.

Give one way that rising sea levels can impact freshwater sources.

How do changes in rainfall patterns, exacerbated by global warming, lead to natural disasters like the 2022 Pakistan floods?

Besides rising sea levels, what is another threat that low-lying islands, like Tuvalu, face due to global warming?

Besides impact to freshwater, what is another effect of rising sea level?

What type of damage is caused by the immediate occurances of a natural disaster?

Why do natural disasters in isolated regions often have more casualties in the days and weeks following the initial event?

What evidence from the WMO supports the claim that natural disasters are becoming more frequent?

Name a use for aerial robotics (drones) in natural disaster management.

What area of the world is experiencing melting glaciers, that is contributing to rising sea levels globally?

What is the definition of deposition, in the context of natural disasters and geography?

Define the term 'climate change'.

In areas prone to flooding, what is a simple preparedness measure that can be taken?

What is controlled burning, and where is it typically practiced?

Why are urban areas, especially in low and middle-income countries, particularly vulnerable to natural disasters?

What is overgrazing and what is it's impact on land?

How can dam construction lead to flooding even when the purpose of dams is to control water flow?

Explain how dams in regions with high earthquake risk may actually trigger earthquakes.

Besides the risk of earthquake, what is another danger of building dams?

What psychological effect might survivors experience long after a natural disaster?

What is a significant challenge in providing medical aid after natural disasters?

Define sustainable development in the context of using Earth's resources.

Why is limiting the use of non-renewable resources important for sustainable development?

What is a drawback of using coal as an energy source, and what is a benefit of using renewable energy sources?

According to the United Nations, what critical water issue is affecting a large portion of the global population?

What is the predicted consequence if the current rate of water usage continues?

Name one factor that can impact survivors of natural disasters with psychological distress?

According to the UN, what is the projected number of disaster events per year by 2030?

Why are developing countries disproportionately affected by natural disasters compared to developed countries?

Give two examples of how industries contribute to land degradation.

How does the greenhouse effect contribute to climate change and natural disasters?

Define 'carbon footprint' and why is it important to understand it?

In the context of natural disasters mentioned in the text, why do people migrate from rural to urban areas?

How does overgrazing impact the land?

What is one potential negative impact of dams, as mentioned in the text?

How do simple actions like planting trees contribute to sustainable development?

What role do tsunami buoys play in tsunami warning systems?

Identify two main components of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Early Warning System.

What are some strategies that Pakistan could adopt from Japan's disaster management plan?

Explain how recycling supports sustainable development goals.

How can mining and drilling contribute to environmental degradation?

In what ways do developed countries assist developing countries after natural disasters?

What are some reasons that people continue to live in metropolitan areas at high risk of earthquakes?

What measures are in place to mitigate the risks associated with earthquakes in urban areas?

Why is preemptive evacuation emphasized in areas prone to hurricanes?