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Define a natural hazard.

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Section A: The challenge of natural hazards

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Natural hazards

Aqa Gcse GeographyLiving with the physical environment

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Define a natural hazard

  • This point belongs to Section A: The challenge of natural hazards, especially Natural hazards.
  • You need to be able to define a natural hazard.
  • The key ideas to know are natural hazard.
  • Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

Key concepts

natural hazard

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This objective helps connect Natural hazards to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Section A: The challenge of natural hazards.

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What should a geography response explain about a natural hazard?

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For Geography, this page helps you revise a natural hazard in Section A: The challenge of natural hazards. Focus on the key terms, the exam command, and a clear answer that matches the question. Key terms to check are Natural Hazard and Hazard Risk.

Key terms

  • Natural Hazard: A natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, and the environment.
  • Hazard Risk: The likelihood of a natural hazard causing harm, influenced by factors such as location, vulnerability, and preparedness.

Common trap

Misunderstanding Natural Hazards: Clarify that a natural hazard is a natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, or the environment.

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What is a natural hazard?

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