Be Prepared (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Purpose of hazard risk maps
Purpose of hazard risk maps
Identify areas facing greatest threat from natural disasters
3 factors creating hazard risk maps
3 factors creating hazard risk maps
Number of hazard types, frequency, potential impact
California/West Coast USA hazards
California/West Coast USA hazards
Earthquakes and wildfires
Midwest USA hazards
Midwest USA hazards
Tornadoes and drought
Southern USA states hazards
Southern USA states hazards
Hurricanes and floods
Prevention of natural hazards
Prevention of natural hazards
Cannot be prevented, but impacts can be reduced
Three P's of disaster preparation
Three P's of disaster preparation
Prediction, Protection, Planning
Prediction in disaster prep
Prediction in disaster prep
Forecasting when/where hazards will occur
Protection in disaster prep
Protection in disaster prep
Building structures to reduce damage
Planning in disaster prep
Planning in disaster prep
Developing procedures for response and evacuation