Natural Hazard
What is a natural hazard? (Definition)
dangerous events in nature
What does DEPEND mean?
Rely on
People have _______ and _______ impacts on the environment.
positive
negative
TRUE OR FALSE: People adapt to the environment to meet their basic needs for survival and practice being prepared for natural hazards.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Climate change affects changes in growing seasons and plants/animals making BIGGER habitats.
FALSE ... habitats would get smaller
Tornado
Basic human needs include... (3)
food
clothing
place to live
What is an example of how we modify our environment?
building dams
farming and irrigation
building homes and schools
creating roads and bridges
cutting trees for lumber
Building ___________ can modify the environment for drinking water.
dams
What is the main cause of climate change?
Burning fossil fuels that create greenhouse gases
What is the difference between a flood and a hurricane?
A hurricane is a storm with high winds that cause flooding.
A flood is a overflow of water onto land that is normally dry.
How does the environment help provide basic needs? (3)
landforms
climate
natural resources
wearing clothes suited for the climate
eating foods grown locally
living in houses built for weather conditions
have jobs based on local resources (fishing/mining)
People modify the environment to make ___________.
What happens when greenhouse gases are released?
trap heat and warm up the planet
List the 5 natural hazards in ABC order.
blizzard
earthquake
flood
hurricane
tornado
The physical environment influences where people settle, their ________, and their _____________.
jobs
lifestyle
List 3 ways we HELP the environment.
Cleaning up litter
planting trees
protecting endangered species
recycling
conserving water and electricity
using reusable items
buying local food helps protect the environment
Having a job based on local resources
List 3 effects of climate change on the environment.
warmer temperatures
changes in growing seasons
flooding
drought
plants and animals LOSE their habitats
Choose a natural hazard. Explain how a person should be prepared/stay safe for it.
Many answers
EXAMPLE: Blizzard: making sure roads are safe for emergency vehicles, charing electronic devices, etc.
Why do people live near natural resources? (3)
drinking water
transportation
trade
List 3 ways we HARM the environment.
cutting down forests
mining and drilling
pollution in air, water, and soil
producing large amounts of trash
overusing natural resources can damage land and ecosystems
Adapting means changing the way people live because of the environment
Modifying means changing the environment to meet human needs
What happens when the temperature on Earth changes even the smallest bit? (3)
Plants stop growing
Animals lose their food source
Growing season gets longer