Managing natural hazards IGCSE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

6.1 Earthquakes and volcanoes • describe the structure of the Earth • describe and explain the distribution and causes of earthquakes and volcanoes • understand the magnitude and the Richter scale 6.2 Tropical cyclones • describe and explain the distribution and causes of tropical cyclones (storms, hurricanes, and typhoons) 6.3 Flooding • describe and explain the causes of flooding 6.4 Drought • describe and explain the causes of drought 6.5 The impacts of natural hazards • describe and explain the impacts of natural hazards on people and the environment 6.6 Managing the impacts of natural hazards • describe and evaluate the strategies for managing the impacts of natural hazards before, during, and after an event 6.7 Opportunities presented by natural hazards • describe and explain the opportunities presented by natural hazards to people