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Unit 3 Test
Climate, Natural Disasters & Hazards
Term | Definition |
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physical process | a natural force that can be explained scientifically and that produces change or development on Earth |
natural hazard | when physical forces create an extreme event that is somewhat unpredictable and that may have a negative effect on people |
the four elements | fire, earth, air, and water |
natural disaster | when a natural hazard causes severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property |
building codes | a set of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level of safety for constructed structures |
mitigate | to make something less harsh, severe, or violent |
preparedness | a state of full readiness; ready for action |
vulnerability | the extent to which a country, area, or community or structure risks being damaged by a disaster |
developing country | a non-modernized and poor country that has not created a strong industrial base |