Natural Hazards - practice questions

Here are 4 questions related to the Natural hazards section. Write down your answers and when you are finished click answer. Some of the questions may involve case studies; you are able to use your own case studies or ones from project GCSE.

• Explain why the plates move across the earth's surface. (3 marks)
• Explain what sort of problems a country might experience shortly after a natural hazard. (5 marks)
• LEDCs can not cope as well with natural hazards than MEDCs. Using examples you have studied explain why this statement is true. (5 marks)
• Why are some countries more prone to natural disasters than others? (2 marks)