primary and secondary effects of tropical storms Flashcards
1
Q
primary effect definition
A
the initial impact of a natural event on people and property, caused directly by it
2
Q
secondary effects definition
A
the after-effects that occur as indirect impacts of a natural event, sometimes on a longer timescale
3
Q
is people being injured or killed by debris blow around a primary or secondary effect?
A
primary
4
Q
if crops are destroyed an/or livestock is killed, there can be a shortage of food (is this a primary or secondary effect?)
A
secondary
5
Q
is people being left homeless a primary or secondary effect?
A
secondary
6
Q
is drowning a primary or secondary effect?
A
primary
