Natural HazardsTo know that hazards are defined by probability and impactTo understand the difference between risk, hazard and disasterTo be able to describe events using the correct terminology

Unit 3 Natural Hazards

3.1 OverviewBy the end of this unit I will:•Be able to define a natural hazard•Know that different types of natural hazard have specific global distributions•Know that the movement of tectonic plates cause earthquakes and volcanoes•Know that climatic conditions lead to tropical storms and severe drought

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HAZARDSomething that can threaten life

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DISASTER

Causes death or damage

RISKThe probability of something happening

Unit 3 Natural Hazards

3.1 OverviewBy the end of this unit I will:•Be able to define a natural hazard•Know that different types of natural hazard have specific global distributions•Know that the movement of tectonic plates cause earthquakes and volcanoes•Know that climatic conditions lead to tropical storms and severe drought

What do all the pictures have in

common?

Drought Volcano

Earthquake

Hurricane

Use pages 108-109 to complete the illustration, then do activities 1-3 fully in the spaces provided.

Homework Task

• Find ‘4 of each’ hazards

• Include date and number of people affected.

• Include a passport sized photo of each event stuck on close to the location.