Hazards and Structure of the Earth Flashcards
What is the lithosphere?
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The rigid layer formed by the crust and upper mantle.
What is the lithosphere?
What is the name of the upper portion of the mantle?
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The asthenosphere
What is the name of the upper portion of the mantle?
What factors affect hazard risk?
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Factors include:
- An increase in the number of people vulnerable to the natural hazard (e.g. population growth & increased population density close to hazard-prone areas)
- An increase in the frequency and magnitude of the natural hazard
- A decrease in the number of people capable of coping with the natural hazard
What factors affect hazard risk?
Give one reason why the incidence of natural hazards is increasing.
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Reasons include:
- Climate change
- Deforestation
- Urbanisation
- Population increase
Give one reason why the incidence of natural hazards is increasing.
What is a natural hazard?
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A natural hazard is a natural event such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, tropical storm or flood that has the potential to cause death and damage.
What is a natural hazard?
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