Tectonic Hazards Flashcards
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What is an Atmospheric hazard?
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Created in the atmosphere, by the movement of air and water.
2
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What is an example of an atmospheric hazard?
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- heatwave
- tropical storms
- drought
3
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What is a terrestrial/ geological hazard?
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Created by the movement of the Earths tectonic plates or surface rock and soils.
4
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What is an example of a terrestrial/ geological hazard?
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- earthquake
- volcano
- landslides
5
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What is a water based hazard?
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Created by rivers, seas or oceans.
6
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What is an example of a water based hazard?
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7
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What is a biological hazard?
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8
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What is an example of a biological hazard?
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