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Explain why natural hazards pose major risks to people and property.
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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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Explain why natural hazards pose major risks to people and property
- This point belongs to Section A: The challenge of natural hazards, especially Natural hazards.
- You need to be able to explain why natural hazards pose major risks to people and property.
- The key ideas to know are natural hazard, people, and property.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
Key concepts
natural hazardpeopleproperty
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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 natural hazards pose major risks to people and property?
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For Geography, this page helps you revise natural hazards pose major risks to people and property 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 risk.
Key terms
- natural hazard: A natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, and the environment.
- risk: The likelihood of harm or damage occurring as a result of a natural hazard affecting people and property.
Common trap
Misunderstanding Risk Factors: Emphasize the importance of considering how population density, infrastructure quality, and preparedness influence the risk posed by natural hazards.
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